The nurse is concerned about a patient's ability to make decisions about a proposed treatment plan. Which patient characteristic is causing the nurse to have this concern?
a. Lower socioeconomic status
b. Authoritarian family relationship
c. Past experience with hospitalization
d. Lack of information about treatment
ANS: D
D. Autonomy refers to individuals who are considered capable and competent making health care decisions for themselves, but to do so, individuals must first have the information to make the decision. A. B. C. These choices could influence the patient's decisions but not as greatly as information about the treatment plan.
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