Asked by
Klarisa Gillette
on Oct 26, 2024Verified
A client asks the nurse to explain laboratory results; however,the nurse needs to assist another client first.A short while later,the nurse returns to discuss the laboratory results.Which more principle did the nurse demonstrate?
A) Nonmaleficence
B) Autonomy
C) Beneficence
D) Fidelity
Nonmaleficence
A core principle in medical ethics that means to do no harm to patients.
Beneficence
The ethical principle that obliges healthcare professionals to act in the best interest of their patients, promoting good and preventing harm.
Autonomy
The right or condition of self-governance; in healthcare, it refers to a patient's right to make informed decisions about their own medical treatment.
- Identify moral principles such as nonmaleficence, autonomy, beneficence, and fidelity in nursing practice.
Verified Answer
BA
Learning Objectives
- Identify moral principles such as nonmaleficence, autonomy, beneficence, and fidelity in nursing practice.