The nurse is analyzing the main principles of clinical ethics prior to planning care for a client. Which of the following are considered the main principles of clinical ethics? (Select all that apply.)
1. Malfeasance
2. Autonomy
3. Liberty
4. Nonmaleficence
5. Beneficence
6. Justice
2, 4, 5, 6
The four main principles of clinical ethics are: 1) autonomy, 2) nonmaleficence, 3) beneficence, and 4) justice. Liberty is a component of autonomy. Malfeasance is wrong or illegal conduct.
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