Three Gravely Ill Patients Are Candidates for the Only Available

question 17

Multiple Choice

Three gravely ill patients are candidates for the only available bed in the ICU.As the supervisor,you assign the bed to the patient with the best chance of recovery.This decision reflects which of the following ethical principles?

• A) Beneficence
• B) Autonomy
• C) Veracity
• D) Nonmaleficence

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Definitions:

Formal Authority

A form of power that is recognized and sanctioned by laws and regulations, and is given to individuals in specific roles or positions within a structured organization.

Legal

Pertaining to the law or the set of rules that are enforced through social institutions to govern behavior.

Dependents

Individuals who rely on another person, typically a family member, for financial support and are often considered for exemptions on income tax returns.

Insurance and Tax Purposes

Refers to the need for individuals and organizations to maintain financial records and policies for legal and fiscal responsibilities.