A team of CHNs disagree about the appropriate action to take in relation to a family with an ill family member who have chosen to continue working at their jobs instead of take time off to care for the ill family member. One CHN states, "But it doesn't have to be either-or. Perhaps the family members could take turns calling in sick for just 2 or 3 days. That way, they could all help and yet not upset their employers. Wouldn't that be fair?" What type of thinking is this CHN applying?

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The CHN is focusing on ethical principles such as beneficence (doing good for the ill family member), nonmaleficence (doing no harm, even to the employer), and justice (taking turns and sharing equally).

A Team of CHNs Disagree About the Appropriate Action to Take