A nurse on a mental health unit is caring for a client who has anorexia nervosa. Which of the following statements by the nurse promotes the ethical principle of client autonomy?
Explanation & Rationale
A. “It is your choice to share personal information during group therapy.”: This statement supports client autonomy by emphasizing the client’s right to make decisions about their own participation and what personal information to disclose. Respecting autonomy involves allowing clients to make informed choices about their care and interactions. B. "I will only discuss your medical information with the health care team.": This reflects the ethical principle of confidentiality, protecting privacy, but does not directly address autonomy. C. “I will be truthful when answering questions about your treatment”: Truthfulness relates to veracity, ensuring honesty in the nurse-client relationship, but does not specifically promote autonomy. D. "The nursing staff here will provide you with nonjudgmental care”: Providing nonjudgmental care supports beneficence and a therapeutic environment but does not directly empower the client to make their own decisions.