Balancing patient autonomy and beneficence requires a nuanced approach:
Communicate Effectively: Open and honest communication helps in understanding the patient's values and concerns. Informed Consent: Ensure that the patient has all the necessary information to make an informed decision. Respect: Respect the patient's decisions, even if they differ from the nurse's professional opinion. Ethical Deliberation: Engage in ethical deliberation and consider involving an ethics committee when conflicts are particularly challenging.
