Certified Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse Practice Test

Paternalism is the correct answer. Paternalism is a healthcare provider or family member making decisions for a patient without the patient's input or consent, under the assumption that they know what is best for the patient. In this scenario, the family assuming they know what is best for the patient without knowing the patient's end-of-life care preferences exemplifies paternalism. Regarding the other options: A. Justice refers to fairness and equal treatment in healthcare decisions, which is not the case in this scenario. C. Pragmatism is the approach of choosing a course of action based on practicality and realistic outcomes. D. Veracity refers to truthfulness and honesty in communicating with patients, which is not the primary issue reflected in the scenario described.