How might an LPN/LVN exhibit beneficence?
a. Remove defective equipment from the patient's room.
b. Willingly work extra shifts during a staff shortage.
c. Adhere to agency policy.
d. Join the National Association for Practical Nurse Education and Service (NAPNES) and attend educational seminars.
A
Beneficence means promoting good and reducing harm. Removing defective equipment demon-strates that the LPN/LVN is reducing possible harm to the patient. Working extra shifts, adhering to policy, and joining NAPNES are personal values, not beneficence.
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