In which situation is the nurse upholding the ethical principle of fidelity?
A. Allowing a client to decide when to receive daily hygiene care
B. Inserting a 19-gauge intravenous catheter into a client requiring a blood transfusion
C. Providing complete information regarding treatment options to a client with newly diagnosed cancer
D. Contacting the health care provider about the client's request to incorporate complementary therapies for pain into the treatment plan
Ans: D. Contacting the health care provider about the client's request to incorporate complementary therapies for pain into the treatment plan
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