Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 67%
Simulated
The nurse serves as a witness to a client giving informed consent to the primary healthcare provider (PHCP). The nurse understands that by a client giving consent this respects the client's
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Informed consent respects client autonomy (B), allowing self-determination in medical decisions, per ethical principles. Beneficence (A) promotes well-being, nonmaleficence (C) avoids harm, and confidentiality (D) protects information, but autonomy is central to consent.