A psychiatric-mental health nurse is working with local government officials in establishing programs that allow access to services for all individuals in the community. The nurse is integrating which ethical principle?

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Justice is the duty to treat all fairly, thus distributing the risks and benefits equally. Justice becomes an issue in mental health when a segment of a population does not have access to health care. Nonmaleficence is the duty to cause no harm, both individually and for all. Veracity is the duty to tell the truth. Fidelity is faithfulness to obligations and duties, that is, keeping promises.

A Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Is Working with Local Government Officials