The nurse makes a medication error, reports the error, and apologizes to the patient. Which ethical principle was used to guide the nurse's actions?
1. Justice
2. Fidelity
3. Veracity
4. Beneficence
3. Veracity
Explanation:
Veracity describes the ethical obligation to tell the truth and be transparent. As the most trusted professionals, nurses have a duty to be honest when dealing with patients, families, other healthcare professionals, and the general public. Veracity is essential in creating a therapeutic relationship and creating trust with the patient. Justice refers to treating all patients fairly and equally. Fidelity describes the nurse's requirement to be dedicated to the patients. Beneficence speaks to the nurse's obligation to "do good."
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