The bioethical principle of autonomy refers to
a. the client's right to self-determination.
b. avoiding actions that bring harm to another person.
c. a decision resulting in the greatest good or least harm.
d. being fair or impartial.
ANS: A
Autonomy is the client's right to self-determination. Avoiding actions that bring harm to another person refers to the principle of nonmaleficence. A decision resulting in the greatest good or least harm refers to the principle of beneficence. Being fair or impartial refers to the principle of justice.
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