Question

If a patient is exercising autonomy, which of the

following must be true?
The patient is making a decision for him- or
herself.
The patient is fully informed of the benefits
and risks of the decision.
The patient does not need to know the risks
of a decision.
The patient is capable of weighing the
consequences of the decision.
The patient makes a decision without clearly
understanding the benefits.
DONE

Answer 1

a,b.d

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

The patient is making a decision for him- or herself.

The patient is fully informed of the benefits

The patient is capable of weighing the consequences of the decision

Step-by-step explanation:

"Patient's autonomy" refers to the patient's right to decide for himself without the influence of other people. Although healthcare professionals have their own opinion regarding the patient's condition, it is still the patient's discretion to choose what/which kind of care he wants.

One example of exercising one's autonomy as a patient is choosing the method that you want for your operation because it is in line with your belief and comfort. Healthcare providers educate the patient about the advantages and disadvantages of the different methods and the patient knows the consequences of his decision.