Taking Ethical Action
By honoring the decision of Mr. B, the nurse recognizes the patient’s right to make decisions (CNA, 2008, p. 11). Allowing him to participate in the decision-making process empowers him to play an active role in attaining his perceived quality life. Burkhardt, Nathaniel and Walton (2014d, p. 270) explained that acknowledging patients’ autonomy implies that the nurse respect the personhood of their patients. CNA (2008, p. 12) also asserts that nurses who honor the autonomy patients’ autonomy clearly understood that patients are capable of making decision even though other people disagree to with the patients’ decision. To assist Mr. B in achieving his desire to have a quality life means that Ms. N prioritizes the
By honoring the decision of Mr. B, the nurse recognizes the patient’s right to make decisions (CNA, 2008, p. 11). Allowing him to participate in the decision-making process empowers him to play an active role in attaining his perceived quality life. Burkhardt, Nathaniel and Walton (2014d, p. 270) explained that acknowledging patients’ autonomy implies that the nurse respect the personhood of their patients. CNA (2008, p. 12) also asserts that nurses who honor the autonomy patients’ autonomy clearly understood that patients are capable of making decision even though other people disagree to with the patients’ decision. To assist Mr. B in achieving his desire to have a quality life means that Ms. N prioritizes the