Leaving an unconscious patient exposed during a treatment or procedure is a violation of the ethical principle of
a. fidelity.
b. autonomy.
c. justice.
d. veracity.
ANS: B
Autonomy includes the patient's right to privacy. It is assumed that an autonomous patient would reject unnecessary exposure of the body.
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