A 60-year-old patient who is diagnosed with a treatable form of breast cancer chooses not to pursue radiation or chemotherapy. The nurse persuades the patient to receive treatment by continuing to remind the patient about her responsibilities toward her children and grandchildren. The nurse's behavior best illustrates which principle?
A)Nonmaleficence
B)Autonomy
C)Paternalism
D)Beneficence

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The nurse's behavior illustrates paternalism, as the nurse is making a decision for the patient based on what the nurse believes is best for the patient, rather than respecting the patient's autonomy to make her own healthcare decisions.

A 60-Year-Old Patient Who Is Diagnosed with a Treatable Form