Describing Autonomy Which scenarios demonstrate healthcare workers supporting a patient's right to autonomy? Check all that apply.

a. A pharmacy technician asks if a patient prefers a generic or trade-name drug.
b. A physician prescribes an experimental medication without explaining the risks to the patient.
c. A doctor meets with a patient who has rare disease to talk about drug research.
d. A pharmacist talks with a patient who then decides not to take cold medicine.
e. A nurse shares a patient's medical records with friends without permission.

Mr. smith, a 57-year-old patient, presents at a health fair asking questions about the age-appropriate health maintenance and promotion considerations he should be concerned about. he stated that he only goes to his physician when he is sick and the last time he saw his physician was 2 years ago when he had a sinus infection. a. what further assessment does the nurse need to make before designing a teaching plan? b. what topics does the nurse need to include for mr. smith based on current medical recommendations? c. design a teaching plan that covers the topics.