Which ethical principle is violated when there are insufficient community resources to meet the needs of low-income families?
a. Nonmaleficence
b. Autonomy
c. Beneficence
d. Justice
D
Justice is the norm of being fair and giving all equal treatment. When low-income families do not get the same community resources as others, justice is not being served.
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