Management of CareQuestion 2260 of 2368

A nurse checks the medication rights three times before giving a medication. Which ethical principle does this action best demonstrate?

  1. Nonmaleficence
  2. Beneficence
  3. Justice
  4. Autonomy
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Correct answer: Nonmaleficence

Checking the rights prevents medication errors and meets the duty to do no harm.

Source: Nursing Management and Professional Concepts, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2024), Ethical Practice: Nonmaleficence. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026