A Registered Nurse Who Works on an Oncology Unit Discussed

A registered nurse who works on an oncology unit discussed pain control options that the primary health care provider had ordered with a patient undergoing treatment for pancreatic cancer.The patient requested that the intravenous (IV) pain medication be given on a regular basis.The nurse agreed to provide the IV pain medication as requested and continued to reevaluate the pain levels.The nurse is following which ethical principle?

A) Autonomy
B) Justice
C) Fidelity
D) Nonmaleficence

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