What Ethical Principle Underlies the Statement in the National Federation

question 3

Multiple Choice

What ethical principle underlies the statement in the National Federation of Licensed Practical Nurses (NFLPN) Code for Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses, "The practical nurse provides health care to all patients regardless of race, creed, cultural background, disease, or lifestyle"?

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

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