Choice D is correct. Justice is an ethical principle that is centered around equality. By having clients seen in this manner, the nurse is not providing special treatment or preference to a particular individual(s) based on factors such as the ability to pay or ethnicity.

Choice A is incorrect. Nonmaleficence pertains to doing no harm. The nurse should always engage in client care directed at positive outcomes versus any acts that may cause harm, such as giving medication without verifying a client's identity first.

Choice B is incorrect. Veracity is the principle directed at the nurse being honest in all situations. Veracity promotes a positive relationship by making the nurse authentic and not deceptive.

Choice C is incorrect. Paternalism references a healthcare worker making decisions for the client based on their best interest. A paternalistic action would be a physician overriding a client's do-not-resuscitate status during a code.

✓ Justice emphasizes that the nurse treats all clients equally.

✓ Nurses should be aware of any biases they may have towards an individual(s).

✓ A bias may be mitigated through self-reflection and consulting with a trusted colleague or an ethics advisor.