The nurse notes that a patient with a history of addiction is not receiving pain medication when requested. Which ethical principle should the nurse use when advocating for appropriate pain relief?
1. Justice
2. Autonomy
3. Beneficence
4. Nonmaleficence
3. Beneficence
Explanation:
It is a nurse's ethical obligation to practice beneficence, or "doing good." In this case, the nurse is advocating on behalf of a patient who may not be receiving appropriate care. Generally, beneficence implies that the nurse is acting in the interest of the patient. Justice refers to treating all patients fairly and equally. Autonomy refers to a person's right to self-determination. Nonmaleficence is the principle of "doing no harm."
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