To what does the moral principle of nonmaleficence refer?
1. Truth telling
2. Duty to do no harm
3. Faithfulness
4. Doing good
Correct Answer: 2
Nonmaleficence is duty to do no harm. Veracity is truth telling. Fidelity is faithfulness. Beneficence is doing good.
Cognitive Level: Understanding
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