During the hand-off in the critical care unit, the day shift nurse tells the night nurse that the patient who was admitted for hepatitis and a subarachnoic hemorrhage is an alcoholic and a heroin addict
The patient is difficult and should be "grateful that his health insurance will pay for this. He doesn't deserve to take up an ICU bed." What ethical behavior is the nurse violating?
A. Veracity
B. Discernment
C. Autonomy
D. Compassion
ANS: D
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