The patient reports to the nurse of being afraid to speak up regarding a desire to end care for fear of upsetting spouse and children. Which principle in the nursing code of ethics ensures that the nurse will promote the patient's cause?

A) Advocacy
B) Responsibility
C) Confidentiality
D) Accountability

Advocacy

Process whereby a nurse objectively provides patients with the information they need to make decisions and supports the patients in whatever decisions they make.

Nursing Code of Ethics

A set of guiding principles that reflect the primary goals, values, and obligations of the nursing profession to uphold high standards of practice and patient care.

Patient's Cause

The underlying reason or diagnosis explaining a patient's health condition or symptoms.