A nurse has a duty of nonmaleficence. Which of the following would be considered a contradiction to that duty?
A) Provide comfort measures for a terminally ill patient
B) Assist the patient with ADLs
C) Refuse to administer pain medication as ordered
D) Provide all information related to procedures
Ans: C
Feedback: The duty not to inflict as well as prevent and remove harm is termed nonmaleficence. Providing comfort measures for a terminally ill patient, assisting a patient with ADLs, and providing information related to procedures would not be considered a contradiction to the nurse's duty of nonmaleficence.
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