A client who has bipolar disorder stops taking her medication because she says she likes how she feels in a manic state. What is the client's right to make decisions for herself known as?
A) Paternalism
B) Autonomy
C) Justice
D) Veracity
Ans: B
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Autonomy is the right to make decisions for oneself. Paternalism is similar to beneficence in that the intent is to do good. Veracity is a systematic behavior of honesty and truthfulness in speech. The ethical principle of justice in health care commonly is seen as the equitableness of benefits, including the right to access care.
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