Question 1
The nurse tells a patient that an immunization "will not hurt at all" when the nurse is aware that the injection will be painful. Which ethical principle has the nurse
most clearly violated?
◦ Veracity
◦ Beneficence
◦ Justice
◦ Autonomy
Question 2
Which nursing actions would exemplify cardinal virtues as seen by Plato and other virtue ethicists?
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
Select all that apply.
◦ The nurse has developed the reputation of making wise decisions.
◦ The nurse advocated for the patient's right to autonomy against a physician who is paternalistic.
◦ When asked to work overtime shifts, the nurse always complies.
◦ The nurse always puts the good of the unit before personal well-being.
◦ The nurse treats all people working on the unit fairly and equally.
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