The nurse is administering a medication to a client for the treatment of his constipation. The client states that he prefers not to take the medication today
The nurse respects the client's right and informs him if he needs it later, just let the nurse know. What professional value is the nurse displaying? A) Beneficence
B) Nonmaleficence
C) Autonomy
D) Fidelity
C
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Autonomy refers to a client's right to self-determination or the freedom to make choices without opposition. Nonmaleficence is the duty to do no harm to the client. If a nurse fails to check an order for an unusually high dose of insulin and administers it, he or she has violated the principle of nonmaleficence. Beneficence is the duty to do good for the clients assigned to the nurse's care. The nurse has a duty to remove wrist restraints whenever possible (removing a harm) and to help the client regain independence (promoting and doing good). Fidelity is the duty to maintain commitments of professional obligations and responsibilities.
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