A nurse respects a patient's decision not to undergo any further dialysis. Which principle is this situation an example of?

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Autonomy is the principle that individuals have the right to make decisions about their own healthcare and that healthcare professionals should respect those decisions. In this situation, the nurse is respecting the patient's decision not to undergo dialysis, which is an example of promoting autonomy.

A Nurse Respects a Patient's Decision Not to Undergo Any