ANS: b
a. It is based on self-determination and
independence.
c. It leads to the conclusion that each
person has the right to determine his or
her personal health care.
b. It provides each person the option to
make personal decisions and act on
those decisions.
d. It hinders the individual from making a
health care decision if the nursing staff
does not agree.
ANS: a, b, c
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