Which of the following assists in protecting the client's right to autonomy?
a. Answerability
b. Informed consent
c. Constrained moral agency
d. Maleficence
B
The goal of informed consent is to protect the client's right to autonomy.
Answerability offers reasons and explanations for certain aspects of nursing practice.
If the nurse feels powerless to act for what he or she thinks is right, or believe the actions will not bring about change, the nurse will have difficulty being an effective advocate.
Maleficence refers to hurt or harm.
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