A nurse is performing safety assessments on a client in mechanical restrains as required by policy. Which action by the nurse demonstrates the ethical principle of nonmaleficence?

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Assuring that the restraints are not causing injury to the client is an example of nonmaleficence, or doing no harm. Explaining the behavioral requirements for release of restraint to the client is providing the client the autonomy to choose behaviors.
Applying restraints based solely on assessment findings and not on attitude toward the client is displaying justice. Releasing the client when stated behavioral control is achieved is displaying veracity, or being honest and truthful.

A Nurse Is Performing Safety Assessments on a Client in Mechanical