In attempting to decide which services should be offered to a community,the public health nurse decides to implement hypertension screening and treatment because most of the residents are hypertensive.This decision is based on what ethical principle?

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The decision is based on the principle of utilitarianism, which focuses on the greatest good for the greatest number of people. By choosing to implement hypertension screening and treatment due to the high prevalence of hypertension in the community, the nurse is aiming to benefit the majority of the community members.

In Attempting to Decide Which Services Should Be Offered to a Community,the