A registered nurse (RN) is caring for a patient who is one of Jehovah's Witnesses and has refused a blood transfusion even though her hemoglobin is dangerously low.After providing information about all the alternatives available and risks and benefits of each, the health-care provider allows the patient to determine which course of treatment she would prefer.The RN knows this is an example of which ethical principle?

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Autonomy is the ethical principle that refers to the individual's right to make decisions about their own health and well-being, including the right to refuse treatments or interventions. In this scenario, the health-care provider is respecting the patient's autonomy by providing information and allowing the patient to make the decision about her treatment.

A Registered Nurse (RN) Is Caring for a Patient Who