Which Ethical Principle Is the Nurse Practicing When Examining Who

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which ethical principle is the nurse practicing when examining who benefits from the actions of others?

• A)Beneficence
• B)Autonomy
• C)Justice
• D)Fidelity

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Definitions:

Jean Baptiste de Lamarck

An early 19th-century French biologist known for his theory of inheritance of acquired characteristics, a concept predating but ultimately overshadowed by Darwin's theory of evolution.

Charles Darwin

A 19th-century naturalist known for developing the theory of evolution by natural selection.

Galapagos Islands

An archipelago in the Pacific Ocean, renowned for its unique endemic species and significant role in Charles Darwin's theory of evolution.

Continental South America

The main continental landmass of South America, encompassing a wide range of geographical features, climates, and ecosystems.