A nurse working with the elderly population is distressed that in order to obtain public funding for long-term care, the elderly must expend nearly all of their resources. When considering bioethical principles, which principle should the nurse choose to
act from to make the biggest difference in this situation?
A.
Autonomy
B.
Fidelity
C.
Justice
D.
Veracity
ANS: C
The principle of justice means treating everyone fairly. Requiring the elderly to divest themselves of their resources in order to obtain funding for housing could be seen as a justice issue. Autonomy is having free will and acting according to one's own wishes when making decisions. Fidelity is keeping promises. Veracity is truth telling.
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