The nurse caring for a patient was asked by the hospital chaplain if the chaplain could pray with the patient. The nurse saw, "no religious affiliation" on the admission form of the patient's medical record and told the chaplain not to pray with the patient. Which of the following has the nurse violated?

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The nurse violated the patient's autonomy by making a decision on behalf of the patient without consulting them. The patient should have been asked if they wanted to pray with the chaplain, regardless of the "no religious affiliation" note.

The Nurse Caring for a Patient Was Asked by the Hospital