Before leaving a patient's room, the nurse says that pain medication will be provided within 15 minutes. The nurse returns in 10 minutes with the pain medication. Which ethical principle did the nurse demonstrate?

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Fidelity refers to the principle of keeping one's promises or commitments. In this scenario, the nurse promised to provide pain medication within 15 minutes and fulfilled this promise by returning in 10 minutes, thus demonstrating fidelity.

Before Leaving a Patient's Room, the Nurse Says That Pain