A nurse who advocates for a longer stay when a medically indigent patient is being prematurely discharged to reduce hospital cost is relying on which ethical principle?
a. Justice
b. Beneficence
c. Autonomy
d. Fidelity
ANS: A
A
"Justice" refers to the equal and fair allocation of services based on need. According to this principle, the patient should receive the same care as others in the same condition, regardless of ability to pay.
B
"Beneficence" simply refers to doing good.
C
Autonomy asserts that individuals have the right to make their own decisions.
D
"Fidelity" is an incomplete answer, because fidelity refers to faithfulness or honoring one's promises to patients.
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