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Which is a general principle for promoting client self-care and autonomy?

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Correct answer

Encourage and support the client to participate in their own care to the extent of their ability, providing education and resources

  1. A Withhold information to maintain control
  2. B Encourage and support the client to participate in their own care to the extent of their ability, providing education and resources
  3. C Do everything for the client
  4. D Make all decisions on the client's behalf

Why this is the answer

A general principle of health promotion is to support client autonomy and self-care by encouraging clients to participate in their own care to the extent of their abilities, providing the education, resources, and support they need to do so safely. Doing everything for a capable client, withholding information, or making all decisions for them undermines autonomy and can foster dependence. Empowering clients to manage their own health — within their capabilities — improves engagement and outcomes. Understanding the principle of supporting self-care and autonomy is a standard concept. (This reflects general principles; verify against current NCLEX prep materials.)
Source: NCLEX-RN Health Promotion — Self-Care and Autonomy

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About this topic: Self-Care and Health Teaching

Self-care and health teaching questions cover assessing readiness to learn, teaching methods, evaluating understanding (teach-back) and promoting self-management of chronic conditions. This is one of 10 RN: Health Promotion and Maintenance questions on self-care and health teaching, each with a full explanation on a single study page.

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