An inpatient psychiatric physician refuses to treat clients without insurance and prematurely discharges those whose insurance benefits have expired.Which violation of an ethical principle should a nurse recognize in this situation?

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The nurse should determine that the ethical principle of justice has been violated by the physician's actions.The principle of justice requires that individuals should be treated equally regardless of race,sex,marital status,medical diagnosis,social standing,economic level,or religious belief.

An Inpatient Psychiatric Physician Refuses to Treat Clients Without Insurance