Which situation reflects violation of the ethical principle of ...

[lilldybug07]

Which situation reflects violation of the ethical principle of veracity?
 
  1. A nurse discusses with a client another client's impending discharge.
  2. A nurse refuses to give information to a physician who is not responsible for the client's care.
  3. A nurse tricks a client into seclusion by asking the client to carry linen to the seclusion room.
  4. A nurse does not treat all of the clients equally, regardless of illness severity.

Question 2

An inpatient psychiatric physician refuses to treat clients without insurance and prematurely discharges those whose insurance benefits have expired. Which ethical principle should a nurse determine has been violated based on these actions?
 
  1. Autonomy
  2. Beneficence
  3. Nonmaleficence
  4. Justice

[6ana001]

Answer to Question 1

3
Rationale: The nurse who tricks a client into seclusion has violated the ethical principle of veracity. The principle of veracity refers to one's duty to always be truthful and not intentionally deceive or mislead clients.

Answer to Question 2

4
Rationale: The nurse should determine that the ethical principle of justice has been violated by the physician's actions. The principle of justice requires that individuals should be treated equally, regardless of race, sex, marital status, medical diagnosis, social standing, economic level, or religious belief.