A terminally ill patient requests information about palliative sedation to manage refractory suffering. The ethical principle most directly supporting the ANM's obligation to facilitate this discussion is:
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A
Fidelity — keeping promises made to the patient during admission
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B
Veracity — ensuring honest communication about all care options
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C
Paternalism — the team knows what is best for the patient
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D
Nonmaleficence — avoiding all sedation to prevent respiratory depression