A patient suffered a brain injury from a motor vehicle accident and has no brain activity.The patient has a living will which states no heroic measures.The family requests that no additional heroic measures be instituted for their son.The nurse respects this decision in keeping with the principle of

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Patients and families must be treated in a way that respects their autonomy and their ability to express their wishes and make informed choices about their treatment.Accountability is inherent in the nurse's ethical obligation to uphold the highest standards of practice and care,assume full personal and professional responsibility for every action,and commit to maintaining quality in the skill and knowledge base of the profession.Nonmaleficence is a principle that implies a duty not to inflict harm.In ethical terms,nonmaleficence means to abstain from injuring others and to help others further their own well-being by removing harm and eliminating threats.Veracity means telling the truth as a moral and ethical requirement.

A Patient Suffered a Brain Injury from a Motor Vehicle