Often nurses and other health care providers fail to recognize violations of patient autonomy. Which of the following is an example? Select all that apply.

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B) Attentiveness to patient autonomy is sometimes neglected as the work of nursing becomes the major focus, which means nurses may prioritize treating the patient's medical conditions over respecting their autonomy.
C) Nurses may falsely assume that patients have the same values and goals as themselves, which can lead to imposing their own beliefs and values on the patient's decision-making process.
D) Assuming patients have more knowledge than is reasonable for them to have can result in healthcare providers making decisions without fully involving patients in the decision-making process. A) is not an example of patient autonomy being violated.

Often Nurses and Other Health Care Providers Fail to Recognize