A nursing instructor is discussing moral principles with a group of students. Which comment made by a student nurse indicates the need for further instruction?
A) "A client choosing not to have a needed blood transfusion is an example of autonomy."
B) "An example of veracity would be if a client asks her nurse if she is going to die and the nurse feels obligated to explain to the client that she is dying."
C) "If a client asks the nurse to please come right back, and the nurse tells the client he will be back in just a couple of minutes, then that would be an example of fidelity."
D) "A home health nurse carefully planning his or her day to assure each client gets an adequate amount of time is an example of beneficence."
Answer: D
Justice is often referred to as fairness, which would be demonstrated by the nurse assuring that each client gets an adequate amount of time with the nurse. Beneficence refers to the fact that nurses are obligated to do good. Autonomy refers to the right to make one's own decisions. Veracity refers to telling the truth. Fidelity means to be faithful to agreements and promises.
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