Which ethical principle is demonstrated when a nurse aide respects a patient's right to refuse care?

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Autonomy. Autonomy is the ethical principle of respecting a person's right to make decisions about their own care. Respecting refusal of care honors patient independence and choice. Beneficence (A) is doing good for the patient. Justice (C) is fair distribution of resources. Fidelity (D) is being faithful to professional duties. While all are important, respecting the right to refuse is autonomy.