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Question 90 (of 151) Go To All Questions An 96-year-old woman is admitted to the hospital with multiple chronic conditions, including heart falure, chronic kidney disease, and diabetes. Her overall health is delicate, and she has a history of frequent hospitalizations over the past year. She is currently experiencing a severe respiratory infection and is dependent on’supplemental oxygen for breathing support. She begins to show signs of respiratory distress, increased fatigue, and declining kidney function. The medical team suggests starting an aggressive course of intravenous antibiotics and initiating non-invasive mechanical ventilation to support her breathing. You have concerns that these interventions may be more harmful than beneficial for the patient given her advanced age, fraily, and the overall burden of her medical condtions. Which of the following ethical principles applies to your decision-making in this scenario? Autonomy Beneficence Distributive justice Fidelity Nonmaleficence