A nurse applies the ethical principle of non-maleficence when:
A) Administering medications using the "five rights"
B) Allowing clients to be active participants in their care
C) Providing patient privacy when delivering care
D) Referring a client to a physical therapist

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Non-maleficence requires that one do no harm.It requires that health care professionals act according to the standards of due care,always seeking to produce the least amount of harm possible.

A Nurse Applies the Ethical Principle of Non-Maleficence When