Which statement best describes beneficence in nursing care?
- ARespecting the patient's right to make choices
- BAvoiding actions that may cause harm
- CDistributing care fairly among patients
- DActing to promote the patient's welfare
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Answer
D
A
This describes autonomy.
B
This describes nonmaleficence.
C
This describes justice.
D
Beneficence is the duty to act for the patient's good and welfare.