A patient with cancer has made the decision that he will no longer have chemotherapy.This patient is practicing the ethical principle of:

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Autonomy is the right of people to make their own decisions,i.e.,the right to self-determination.As nurses,our responsibility is to provide the patients with the information they need to make their own health care decisions.This process needs to be objective so the nurse does not project his or her opinions into the decision-making process.

A Patient with Cancer Has Made the Decision That He