Nurses have a duty to inflict no harm as well as prevent and remove harm when caring for their patients. This is an example of which ethical principle?
A) Fidelity
B) Nonmaleficence
C) Justice
D) Confidentiality
Ans: B
Feedback: Nonmaleficence is the duty not to inflict harm as well as to prevent and remove harm. Fidelity is the duty to be faithful to one's commitments. Justice involves actions in which like cases should be treated alike. Confidentiality deals with the patient's right to privacy.
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