A woman age 83 years who has suffered a cerebrovascular accident and is unable to swallow refuses the insertion of a feeding tube. This is an example of what ethical principle?
A) Nonmaleficence
B) Veracity
C) Autonomy
D) Justice
Ans: C
Autonomy essentially means independence and the ability to be self-directed.
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