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A competent adult client, a member of the Jehovah’s Witnesses, refuses blood transfusion. The nurse caring for the client follows his decision based on which ethical principle?

Advance directive
The right to refuse treatment
The right to refuse third-party interference
Substituted judgment

Explanation

Answer: B - The right to refuse treatment is based on the ethical principle of respect of autonomy of an individual. A client can refuse the treatment as long as he or she is mentally competent and informed about the risks associated with the refusal of the treatment.

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