Mr.Terrill,71,has been admitted to hospital with a myocardial infarction and refuses to have any discussion about advanced directives.The nurse should be aware of which moral principle affecting his decision?

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Autonomy is the moral principle of respecting the individual's right to make their own decisions. Mr. Terrill's refusal to discuss advanced directives is an exercise of his autonomy, and the nurse should respect his decision. While other principles like nonmaleficence (do no harm) and veracity (truthfulness) are important, they are not directly applicable to Mr. Terrill's decision to refuse discussion about advanced directives. Social justice, which involves fair distribution of resources in society, is not relevant to this situation.

MrTerrill,71,has Been Admitted to Hospital with a Myocardial Infarction and Refuses