A team of CHNs disagree about the appropriate action to take in relation to a family with an ill family member who have chosen to continue working at their jobs instead of take time off to care for the ill family member. A CHN states, "It's not up to us; it's the family's decision." What type of thinking is this CHN applying?

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The CHN is using an ethical principle, namely autonomy, in which individuals or groups can choose actions that synchronize with their values and goals.

A Team of CHNs Disagree About the Appropriate Action to Take