Identify the outcome that best demonstrates a critical care nurse's successful application of the ethical principle of nonmaleficence to the care of a client who has experienced a cerebrovascular accident (CVA).

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Nonmaleficence is the ethical principle of avoiding harm or injury to the client. The absence of skin breakdown and intact shoulder and hip on the affected side demonstrate that the nurse has provided adequate care to prevent harm and injury to the client. A and B are related to the ethical principles of autonomy and beneficence, respectively, while C is related to the ethical principle of justice.

Identify the Outcome That Best Demonstrates a Critical Care Nurse's