Which of the following statement best describe fidelity in nursing?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Fidelity in nursing is keeping promises (B), per ethics e.g., returning as pledged. Telling truth (A) is veracity, doing good (C) beneficence, avoiding harm (D) nonmaleficence not promise-focused. B best defines fidelity's commitment to trust, a cornerstone of nurse-patient relationships, making it the correct description.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: DNR prevents CPR (B), per definition specific to resuscitation. Not all treatment (A), not emergency-only (C), not all (D) focused order. B truly defines DNR's scope, like Mr. Gary's potential choice, ensuring no CPR if heart stops, making it correct.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Battery is unconsented physical contact (B), per law e.g., touching without permission. Not threat (A, assault), not fine (C), not plan (D) contact-based. B best defines battery's violation, like touching Mr. Gary against will, making it correct.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Touching without consent is battery (A) unconsented contact, per law. Assault (B) threat, justice (C) fairness, nonmaleficence (D) harm avoidance not contact-specific. A fits the nurse's breach of Mr. Gary's autonomy, making it correct.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Delegation assigns tasks (A), retains accountability (B), follows scope (D) 'only to doctors' (C) isn't true, includes aides, per standards. C's restriction misstates delegation's range, like to Mr. Gary's team, making it untrue.