A nurse is preparing to administer meperidine 125 mg IM stat. Available is meperidine injection 75 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)

A. Beneficence involves actions that promote the well-being of clients, such as administering effective treatments, providing comfort measures, or implementing interventions that improve health outcomes. While the nurse’s question may indirectly support well-being, beneficence focuses more on actively doing good rather than offering choice.

B. Nonmaleficence is the principle of avoiding harm or preventing injury to clients. It guides nurses to consider potential risks of interventions and minimize harm, but it does not directly relate to offering clients options about scheduling.

C. Justice pertains to fairness, equality, and equitable distribution of healthcare resources and services. Ensuring all clients have equal access to therapy is an example, but the nurse asking about preference is not addressing fairness or allocation of resources.

D. Autonomy is the client’s right to make informed decisions about their own care. By asking the client whether they prefer a morning or afternoon session, the nurse is respecting the client’s personal preferences and supporting self-determination, which is a direct application of the principle of autonomy. This allows the client to feel empowered and involved in their care plan.

A. Fulfilling promises demonstrates reliability and integrity, which helps build trust and rapport with clients. Allowing a client to visit with family members as promised reinforces the nurse’s dependability.
B. While explaining treatment is important, if the client speaks a different language, the nurse should use an interpreter or appropriate communication tools. Simply explaining without understanding may not build trust.
C. Using clinical terminology can confuse clients and create barriers to effective communication; rapport is better established through clear, understandable language.
D. Minimizing contact with an angry client may worsen feelings of isolation or mistrust; therapeutic engagement and safety-focused interventions are more effective for building rapport.