A 28-Year-Old Married Woman Received Word That She Is Pregnant

A 28-year-old married woman received word that she is pregnant.Sadly,the patient is not able to carry the pregnancy because she suffers from long QT syndrome,which causes an abnormality of the heart,meaning any rush of adrenaline could prove fatal.The pregnant patient states,"I want to have this baby." The nurse realizes that this is a conflict that involves the ethical principle of

A) utilitarianism.
B) deontology.
C) autonomy.
D) veracity.

Correct Answer:

Verified

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