A patient tells the nurse that he will participate in a research study about HIV medications but does not want anyone to know of his participation
Which of the following ethical principles should the nurse use to address this patient's concern? 1. Respect for persons
2. Beneficence
3. Nonmalfeasance
4. Justice
Respect for persons
Rationale: Inherent in the ethical principle of respect for persons are the concepts of autonomy, dignity, and freedom. This principle forms the foundation of the participants' rights to informed consent, privacy, and confidentiality. The nurse should use the principle of respect for persons to address this patient's concerns. Beneficence is the duty to promote good. Nonmalfeasance is included within the ethical principle of beneficence. Justice requires that people be treated fairly.
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