The patient asks the nurse what he should do about continuing cancer treatment. The nurse responds, "You should stop before you get so weak you can't enjoy a few good weeks with your family." This is an example of

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This response assumes the nurse knows what is right for the patient and robs the patient of decision making. It discounts the patient's knowledge of self. The scenario does not describe the other ethical principles listed as options.

The Patient Asks the Nurse What He Should Do About