An 82-year-old independent-living woman with intact decision…

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An 82-yeаr-оld independent-living wоmаn with intаct decisiоn-making capacity, refuses personal bathing for weeks, has strong body odor, matted hair, and lives in a home with cluttered walkways, expired food, and rodent droppings. She states, "I've always lived this way and I'm not hurting anyone." The home-care nurse is concerned about health and safety risks. This situation primarily represents an ethical conflict between: