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A Nurse on the Unit Makes a Error in the Calculation

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A nurse on the unit makes a error in the calculation of the dose of medication for a critically ill patient.The patient suffered no ill consequences from the administration.The nurse decides not to report the error or file an incident report.The nurse is violating which principle of ethics?


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Ideal Standards

Benchmark or optimal performance levels set in managerial accounting to evaluate operational efficiency, without considering any business constraints.

Theoretical Standards

Idealized cost and efficiency targets in manufacturing or production, based on perfect operating conditions.

Standard Cost Variances

The differences between the expected (standard) costs and the actual costs incurred.

Stockholders' Reports

Periodic reports issued by a company to its shareholders, detailing financial performance, operations, and future outlook.

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