Which action by a psychiatric nurse best applies the ethical principle of autonomy?

A. Intervening when a self-mutilating patient attempts to harm self reflects beneficence and nonmaleficence, prioritizing safety rather than autonomy. B. Supporting the patient to explore alternatives and make their own choice directly respects and promotes the ethical principle of autonomy. C. Staying with a patient demonstrating a high level of anxiety demonstrates beneficence by providing support, not autonomy. D. Suggesting restrictions for patients who were fighting reflects justice or safety measures, not the patient’s personal decision-making.