In a team meeting, a nurse says, I'm concerned whether we are behaving ethically by using restraint to prevent one patient from self-mutilation while the care plan for another patient who has also self-mutilated calls for one-on-one supervision. Which ethical principle most clearly applies to this situation?A) BeneficenceB) AutonomyC) FidelityD) Justice

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In a team meeting, a nurse says, I'm concerned whether we are behaving ethically by using restraint to prevent one patient from self-mutilation while the care plan for another patient who has also self-mutilated calls for one-on-one supervision. Which ethical principle most clearly applies to this situation?A)  BeneficenceB)  AutonomyC)  FidelityD)  Justice

Karen Ariana · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : D, Explanation :  The nurse is concerned about justice, that is, the fair treatment with the least restrictive methods for both patients. Beneficence means promoting the good of others. Autonomy is the right to make one's own decisions. Fidelity is the observance of loyalty and commitment to the patient.

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