Which of the following is an example of a nurse's use of the ethical principle of autonomy in a situation with a client?
a. Learning how to do a procedure safely and effectively
b. Returning to speak to the client at a mutually agreed time
c. Preparing the client's room for comfort and privacy
d. Supporting the client's decision to refuse therapy
D
Following the ethical principle of autonomy, the nurse allows the client to make decisions re-garding care and then supports that decision.
Learning how to do a procedure safely and effectively demonstrates the nurse's application of the ethical principle of responsibility.
Returning to speak to the client at a mutually agreed time demonstrates the ethical principle of fidelity.
Preparing the client's room for comfort and privacy demonstrates the nurse's application of the ethical principle of responsibility.
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