A nurse observes unsafe practice by a physician and reports it to the risk management department of the hospital. Which ethical principle does this represent?
a. Autonomy
b. Beneficence
c. Justice
d. Veracity
ANS: D
Veracity is the duty to tell the truth. Autonomy is the right to make one's own health care deci-sions. Beneficence is to "do no harm." Justice is to treat all patients equally and is incorrect.
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