The nurse values autonomy above all other principles.With which patient will the nurse find most difficult to deal with the situation?

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Autonomy is the freedom to make decisions without external control.A nurse who values autonomy highly may find it difficult to accept situations in which the patient is not the primary decision maker regarding his or her care.A teenager requesting an epidural anaesthetic,a father with an advanced directive,and an elderly patient requiring dialysis all are patients who are making their own decisions and choices regarding care.

The Nurse Values Autonomy Above All Other Principles