You are caring for a patient who has decided to discontinue treatment. You recognize that the patient is competent to make this decision and support the decision based on which of the following ethical principles?
A)Justice
B)Fidelity
C)Autonomy
D)Confidentiality

Question

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The patient has the right to make this decision based on the ethical principal of autonomy. Justice refers to fairness. Fidelity has to do with trust and loyalty, and confidentiality refers to the right to privacy of personal information.

You Are Caring for a Patient Who Has Decided to Discontinue