Upon reviewing a health care provider's orders for an assigned client,you notice that tetracycline,Maalox,and an iron supplement have been prescribed.You understand tetracycline absorption is decreased when administered with antacids or ferrous sulfate,and that the antibiotic should be taken on an empty stomach.You then schedule these medications to be given several hours apart and the tetracycline 2 to 3 hours before meals.This nursing intervention represents an example of which ethical principle?

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Nonmaleficence is the principle of duty to avoid causing harm to others;it refers to both intentional harm and the risk of harm,which may be physiologic,social,financial,or spiritual in nature.Nonmaleficence requires that a nurse weigh potential risks and benefits of treatment or research,following professional and legal standards of care.

Upon Reviewing a Health Care Provider's Orders for an Assigned