A competent adult client, a member of the Jehovah's Witnesses, refuses blood transfusion. The nurse caring for the client follows his decision based on which ethical principle?

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The right to refuse treatment is based on the ethical principle of respect of autonomy of an individual. A client can refuse the treatment as long as he or she is mentally competent and informed about the risks associated with the refusal of the treatment.

A Competent Adult Client, a Member of the Jehovah's Witnesses