ATI RN
ATI Mental Health Exam III Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse tells a patient that they will return in 30 minutes with their medication. The nurse returns 30 minutes later with the patient's medication. Which ethical principle is she demonstrating?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Veracity. Veracity refers to truth-telling and honesty in healthcare. By informing the patient that she will return in 30 minutes and then doing so, the nurse is demonstrating truthfulness and keeping her promise. This builds trust between the patient and the healthcare provider. Nonmaleficence (
A) is the principle of doing no harm, justice (
B) involves fairness in resource allocation, and beneficence (
C) is the duty to do good for the patient. These principles are important in healthcare ethics but do not directly apply to the situation described.
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