A care plan for a bed-ridden patient includes
turning every two hours to prevent pressure
ulcers. The patient is cooperative, but
complains that the process is painful. Which
action demonstrates the principle of fidelity?
O Explaining that research shows that turning every
two hours prevents pressure ulcers.
Allowing the family members present to turn the
patient if the nurse is not available.
O Turning the patient despite the pain because not
turning the patient would ultimately cause more
harm.
O Telling the patient he will be turned in two
hours, and returning to complete the task on
time.