A nurse respects autonomy when

A nurse respects autonomy when

• A. Dictates the course after explaining options.
• B. Provides information and respects a patient’s refusal.
• C. Influences the patient to consent by persuasion.
• D. Limits information to avoid confusion.

Answer: (B)

Respect for autonomy means honoring the patient's right to make their own decisions about care. The best way a nurse demonstrates this is by providing clear, complete information about options, benefits, risks, and potential outcomes, and then supporting the patient’s choice, even if it means refusing a recommended treatment. This protects the patient’s self-determination and ensures decisions are voluntary and informed._dictating the course after explaining options_ overrides the patient’s right to decide. _Persuading the patient to consent_ pressures the patient and can undermine genuine choice. _Limiting information to avoid confusion_ prevents informed decision-making.

Respect for autonomy means honoring the patient's right to make their own decisions about care. The best way a nurse demonstrates this is by providing clear, complete information about options, benefits, risks, and potential outcomes, and then supporting the patient’s choice, even if it means refusing a recommended treatment. This protects the patient’s self-determination and ensures decisions are voluntary and informed.dictating the course after explaining options overrides the patient’s right to decide. Persuading the patient to consent pressures the patient and can undermine genuine choice. Limiting information to avoid confusion prevents informed decision-making.