Which action by the nurse shows an understanding of the ethical principle of autonomy?
A) Allowing a patient the right to make decisions regarding his health care
B) Making decisions for the patient regarding her care
C) Disregarding the patient's decisions because they are not "normal"
D) Consulting the attending physician to make decisions for the patient
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