Paternalism is best defined by which of the following?

A. Interference with a person’s independence in order to benefit that person
B. Interference with a person’s independence in order to reduce health care costs
C. Interference with a person’s independence in order to protect society
D. Giving a person an unfettered right to make his or her own health care decisions

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