A patient has asked the nurse to explain her laboratory results. The nurse informs the patient that he must first assist another patient to the bathroom and then he will explain the results. The nurse assists the other patient to the bathroom and then returns to explain the results to the patient. What moral principle has the nurse displayed?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Fidelity is the obligation to keep promises. Autonomy refers to a person's right to choose and his ability to act on that choice. Nonmaleficence is the twofold principle of doing no harm and preventing harm. Beneficence is the duty to do or promote good.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Ethics of care focuses on relationships and caring, aligning with the nurse's beliefs, unlike deontology (rule-based), feminist ethics (relationship-based but broader), or utilitarianism (outcome-based). (Note: Original question allowed multiple answers; restructured to single-answer format.)

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Nurses have an ethical responsibility of veracity which means they must provide accurate information even when it may be difficult or distressing.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Ethical principles, such as respect for autonomy and informed consent, play a vital role in nursing practice.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Principlism is an ethical decision-making model that uses a framework of ethical principles, such as autonomy, beneficence, nonmaleficence, and justice, to guide decision-making.