Directing patients toward appropriate resources if help requested is beyond our code of ethics or ability to give.

• A. Promotion of patient autonomy
• B. Cultural awareness
• C. Confidentiality
• D. Role Boundaries

Answer: (A)

Directing patients toward appropriate resources when they request help you can’t provide is about honoring their right to make informed choices. Autonomy means supporting patients in deciding what kind of help they want and ensuring they access the right support, even if it means referring them to someone who can assist. By offering referrals and information about where to get appropriate help, you empower the patient to seek the needed services within ethical and professional boundaries.

Confidentiality, cultural awareness, and role boundaries are important, but this action most directly supports a patient’s ability to decide their next steps by connecting them with appropriate resources.