Question

A nursing student is initiating a relationship with an assigned client. after meeting and spending approximately 20 minutes talking with the client, the student makes arrangements to visit again after lunch. after lunch, fellow classmates invite the student to go to the gym with them and a group of clients to play volleyball. the student starts to go with them but then remembers the promise to meet with the client. the student decides to forgo volleyball and talk with her client. the student's decision reflects which ethical principle?

Answer 1

The student's decision is a reflection of the ethical principle : Keeping promises and trustworthiness.

Keeping promises and trustworthiness: When a person makes truthful representations, provides correct information in order to set right certain misconceptions and makes every effort (both in letter and spirit) to keep his/her commitment, that person is trustworthy. Trustworthy persons do not justify their non-performance by citing legal or technical interpretations to support such behavior.