Question

patient rights and
ignoring a patients dnr order constitutes a violation of which ethical principles?
beneficence
justice
fidelity
autonomy

Explanation:

Autonomy refers to a patient's right to make their own decisions about their medical care. A DNR (Do - Not - Resuscitate) order is a patient's directive. Ignoring it goes against the patient's autonomous choice. Beneficence is about doing good for the patient, justice is about fairness in treatment distribution, and fidelity is about keeping promises. But in this case, the key principle violated is related to the patient's self - determination.

Answer:

Autonomy