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A nurse is caring for an older adult client who has a terminal illness and is ventilator dependent. The client is alert and oriented and he wants to discontinue use of the ventilator. The nurse should be aware that continued treatment against the client's wishes is a violation of which of the following ethical principles?

Correct Answer: D

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Correct Answer: D (Autonomy)


Rationale: Autonomy is the ethical principle that respects an individual's right to make their own decisions regarding their care. In this scenario, the client, who is alert and oriented, has expressed their wish to discontinue the ventilator. Continuing treatment against the client's wishes would violate their autonomy by not honoring their decision-making capacity.

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A: Justice - Not relevant to the situation as it pertains to fairness and equal treatment.
B: Veracity - Not relevant to the situation as it pertains to truth-telling.
C: Fidelity - Not relevant to the situation as it pertains to loyalty and honoring commitments.

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