A nurse considers beneficence as the guiding ethical principle for nursing practice. Working within that framework, which action by the nurse best demonstrates that concept?
A.
Administering a pain medication before therapy so that the patient can participate
B.
Allowing the patient to make informed choices as to his or her plan of care
C.
Promising a pain medication in 1 hour and returning with it on time
D.
Turning patients to prevent pressure sores, despite causing temporary discomfort
Question 2
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
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