A staff nurse discussing the treatment plan of a patient with others members of the health care team is exhibiting which ethical principle?
A) Confidentiality
B) Autonomy
C) Justice
D) Beneficence
Ans: A
Feedback: Confidentiality relates to the concept of privacy. Autonomy refers to self-rule. Justice states that like cases should be treated alike. Beneficence is the duty to do good and the active promotion of benevolent acts.
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