A patient is undergoing major surgery and asks the nurse about a living will. He states, “I don’t want anybody making decisions for me. And I don’t want to prolong my life.” The patient is...

A patient is undergoing major surgery and asks the nurse about a living will. He states, “I don’t want anybody making decisions for me. And I don’t want to prolong my life.” The patient is demonstrating a autonomy. b beneficence. c justice. d veracity.