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 even if the nurse does not agree with his decisions.
B) Making decisions for the patient regarding his care
C) Disregarding the patient's decisions because they are not "normal" according to society
D) Consulting the attending physician to make decisions for the patient
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