Which of the following patient care examples is both legal and demonstrates respect for a patient's autonomy?
a. Keeping in the hospital a seriously ill man who wants to go home
b. Allowing a patient to refuse treatment, even if it will negatively affect his health
c. Giving an injection to control pain after a patient states that she does not want to take medications
d. Arguing with a patient until he consents to life-saving surgery
b
FEEDBACK: a. This action denies the patient's right to autonomy.
b. Correct.
c. This action denies the patient's right to autonomy.
d. This action denies the patient's right to autonomy.
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