Identify the best method for a nurse to acknowledge a client's autonomy.

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Knowing and understanding the state's laws that address living wills ensures that the nurse respects the client's right to make decisions about their own care and treatment. This acknowledges and upholds the client's autonomy. Following only the instructions of the client's family (A) may not always align with the client's wishes or best interests. Using the ethical principle of "best interest" (C) may impose the nurse's own values and beliefs onto the client, which can be seen as paternalistic. Incorporating the ethical principle of paternalism (D) does not acknowledge the client's autonomy as it involves making decisions for the client without their input or consent.

Identify the Best Method for a Nurse to Acknowledge a Client's