A nurse who follows through with a patient's request to keep her as pain-free as possible until her time of death is practicing which ethical principle?
a. justice c. fidelity
b. veracity d. autonomy
C
Fidelity is the principle of promise keeping or the duty to keep one's promise or word. Justice is the principle of fairness. Veracity is the obligation to tell the truth. Autonomy is the respect for an individual's right to self-determination or respect for individual liberty.
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1. Send the nurse home with instructions not to return until clear of the substance. 2. Call the police and have the nurse arrested for working while impaired. 3. Confront the nurse privately, order drug testing, and suggest a substance-abuse program. 4. Notify the board of nursing and fire the nurse immediately.
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A) True B) False
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