Some nurses are debating about the appropriate action to take in relation to a particular family. One member of the family is ill, and the other family members have chosen to continue working rather than take time off to care for the ill family member. One nurse states, "But it doesn't have to be an either/or situation. Perhaps each family member could take a turn calling in sick just 2 or 3 days. That way they could all take a turn at helping and yet not upset their employers. Wouldn't that be fair?" Which of the following ethical approaches is being used by this nurse?

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The nurse is focusing on ethical principles-in this case, beneficence (do good for the ill family member), nonmaleficence (do no harm, even to the employer), and justice (everyone takes a turn and shares equally).

Some Nurses Are Debating About the Appropriate Action to Take