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krzymel · **on:** Jul 7, 2018

Patient O has been talking with Nurse N and has disclosed some confidential personal information regarding his health and personal behaviors. He has asked that Nurse N not tell anyone what he has just revealed and Nurse N agrees.

Under which ethical principle has Nurse N acted through this promise? a. veracity
b. fidelity
c. autonomy
d. nonmaleficence

Question 2

Which of the following foods should always be included in a health diet?

a. green leafy vegetables
b. ice cream and cheeses
c. hamburgers and hot dogs
d. cold cut sandwich made with white bread

ricroger · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 7, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
The ethical principle of fidelity pertains to the duty to keep one's promise. When Nurse N agreed to keep Patient O's personal information private and confidential, he was following the principle of fidelity. Veracity pertains to truth telling and autonomy pertains to an individual's right to self-determination and respect for individual liberty. Nonmaleficence is the duty to do no harm.

Answer to Question 2

A
A healthy diet should always include green leafy vegetables. Ice cream, cheese and fried foods contain
excess fat. Wheat bread should be eaten instead of white bread.