Regarding the nurse’s use of the specific ethical principle of autonom

Regarding the nurse’s use of the specific ethical principle of autonomy in a client situation, an example would be:

1. Learning to do a procedure safely and effectively
2. Returning to speak to a client at an agreed upon time
3. Preparing the client’s room for comfort and privacy
4. Supporting a client’s right to refuse a specific type of therapy

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ANS: 4
Following the ethical principle of autonomy, the nurse allows a client to make his or her own de-cisions regarding care and then supports that decision. Learning how to perform a procedure safely and effectively is a nurse’s use of ethical responsibility. Returning to speak to a client at an agreed upon time demonstrates the ethical principle of fidelity. Preparing the client’s room for comfort and privacy is a nurse’s use of ethical responsibility.