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To do good for others is an example of which ethical principle?
 
  a. Nonmaleficence
  b. Fidelity
  c. Beneficence
  d. Confidentiality

Question 2

In the early years of America, most health care was provided by ____.
 
  a. Charity hospitals
  b. Family members
  c. General practice physicians
  d. Private duty nurses



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Answer to Question 1

C
Beneficence means doing good for clients and providing benefit balanced against risk.

Answer to Question 2

B
Family members provided most of the health care. Early hospitals were primarily charitable or-ganizations, mostly used by persons without families. Most individuals believed that ordinary persons were capable of treating illness.



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