Question

The nurse is caring for a client who just learned of his terminal diagnosis. after the physician leaves, the nurse remains to answer further questions so that the client can make an informed decision about further treatment. by providing all available information, the nurse is promoting which ethical principle

Answer 1

The nurse is promoting the ethical principle of autonomy. The nurse is encouraging the patient to take his/her decision about the treatment. The nurse is being free from interfering and is not allowing interference from someone else.  The nurse understands the situation and is acting without controlling the influences.