A patient has asked the nurse to explain her laboratory results.The nurse informs the patient that he must first assist another patient to the bathroom and then he will return to explain the results.After assisting the other patient to the bathroom,the nurse returns to explain the results to the patient.What ethical principle has the nurse displayed?
A) Nonmaleficence
B) Autonomy
C) Beneficence
D) Fidelity

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Fidelity is the obligation to keep promises.Autonomy refers to a person's right to choose and his ability to act on that choice.Nonmaleficence is the twofold principle of doing no harm and preventing harm.Beneficence is the duty to do or promote good.

A Patient Has Asked the Nurse to Explain Her Laboratory