What Is the Definition of the Ethical Principle of Nonmaleficence

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Multiple Choice

What is the definition of the ethical principle of nonmaleficence?

• A)It encompasses the duty to promote good.
• B)It is related to preserving a person's right to self-determination.
• C)It encompasses the duty to refrain from harming another person.
• D)It is related to establishing a trusting relationship between health professional and client.

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Definitions:

Substance

A form of matter with a specific chemical composition and distinct properties, distinct from mixtures.

Chemical Sample

A small part or quantity of a chemical substance taken to show the quality or nature of the whole.

Density

Density refers to the mass per unit volume of a substance, indicating how closely packed the particles are within the material.

Liquid

A state of matter characterized by a fixed volume but no fixed shape, allowing it to flow and take the shape of its container.