A nurse is frequently tardy to work causing other nurses to have to change their plans to cover the unit. The nurse never thanks those who cover for her and often criticizes the work they did in her absence
If another nurse is tardy, she refuses to stay over to cover. Which ethical theories is this nurse violating? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
Select all that apply.
1. Fidelity
2. Autonomy
3. Beneficence
4. Veracity
5. Paternalism
1,3
Rationale: The nurse makes a promise to work when scheduled unless extenuating circumstances are present. Fidelity is the duty to keep promises.
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