A 73-Year-Old Patient with Hypertension Is Awaiting a Triple Cardiac

A 73-year-old patient with hypertension is awaiting a triple cardiac bypass surgery.The patient is hard of hearing and did not understand what the surgeon said regarding the surgery.The daughter is concerned that the patient does not understand the risks of the surgery.If not clarified,this would be a violation of what principle?

A) Autonomy
B) Justice
C) Fidelity
D) Nonmaleficence

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