A male client is returning form a skilled nursing care facility following rehabilitation from a cerebrovascular accident (CVA) and now walks with a walker. Nurse Lindon rearranges the furniture, removes throw rugs, and has grab bars installed in the client’s bathroom. These actions reflect the nurse’s attention to which ethical principle?
a. Beneficence
b. Nonmaleficence
c. Fidelity
d. Justice
Answer B. Nonmaleficence refers to the requirement to do no harm and to protect clients from harm if they cannot protect themselves.
The actions taken in this situation are important for the prevention of inquiries due to falling.
a. Beneficence
b. Nonmaleficence
c. Fidelity
d. Justice
Answer B. Nonmaleficence refers to the requirement to do no harm and to protect clients from harm if they cannot protect themselves.
The actions taken in this situation are important for the prevention of inquiries due to falling.
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