The HUC had an unusually busy day and as a result made an error while transcribing a medication.The medication was given,and the patient suffered an adverse reaction as a result.The ethical principle breached with this mistake is:
A)autonomy.
B)nonmaleficence.
C)veracity.
D)confidentiality.

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This principle,which comes from the Hippocratic Oath,means that a health care professional will never inflict harm on the patient.HUCs should always be aware of the seriousness of transcribing doctors' orders,because an error may result in harm to the patient.

The HUC Had an Unusually Busy Day and as a Result