The nurse values autonomy above all other principles.Which patient assignment will the nurse find most difficult to accept?
A) Teenager in labor who requests epidural anesthesia
B) Middle-aged father of three with an advance directive declining life support
C) Elderly patient who requires dialysis
D) Family elder who is making the decisions for a 30-year-old female member

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Autonomy refers to freedom from external control.A person who values autonomy highly may find it difficult to accept situations where the patient is not the primary decision maker regarding his or her care.A teenager requesting an epidural,a father with an advanced directive,and an elderly patient requiring dialysis all describe a patient or family that can make their own decisions and choices regarding care.

The Nurse Values Autonomy Above All Other Principles