Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 93%
Simulated
The nurse observes another nurse starting their shift under the influence of alcohol and decides not to report the nurse to the supervisor. Which ethical principle is the nurse violating?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Not reporting a nurse under the influence violates nonmaleficence (B), as it risks harm to clients due to impaired care. Confidentiality (A) is unrelated, justice (C) pertains to fairness, and beneficence (D) involves promoting good, which is secondary to preventing harm.