Question

a nurse is discussing ethical principles with another nurse. which of the following should the nurse include as an example of the principle of nonmaleficence?
a nurse evaluates the clients desire for autonomy while considering the personal safety of other clients on the unit.
a nurse encourages the client to determine which therapeutic activity they would like to participate in.
a nurse plans to spend equal amounts of time with each client assigned to their care.
a nurse makes a referral to speech therapy for a client who is experiencing dysphagia.

Explanation:

The principle of non - maleficence in nursing ethics means to do no harm. The first option relates to balancing autonomy and safety (more about justice and autonomy balance than non - maleficence). The second option is about client autonomy. The third option is about fairness (justice principle). The fourth option is about providing appropriate care, not directly related to non - maleficence. Non - maleficence would be more about avoiding actions that could cause harm like administering wrong medications etc. Since none of these directly exemplify non - maleficence, no correct option among the given ones.

Answer:

No correct option provided in the given choices.