What fundamental principle must the nurse first observe when confronted with an ethical decision?
a. Autonomy
b. Beneficence
c. Respect for people
d. Nonmaleficence
ANS: C
The first fundamental principle is respect for people. Autonomy, beneficence, and nonmaleficence are not the first fundamental principles to observe when confronted with an ethical decision.
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