Which of the four main principles in nursing ethics acknowledges that patients have the right to maintain control and make their own decisions related to treatment and care?

Correct answer: Patient autonomy

Explanation

The four core principles of nursing ethics are autonomy, beneficence, nonmaleficence, and justice. Autonomy specifically upholds the patient's right to self-determination in their healthcare decisions.

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