The nurse has become aware that narcotics are missing in the patient care area.Which ethical principle obligates the nurse to report the missing medications?
A)Advocacy.
B)Responsibility.
C)Confidentiality.
D)Accountability.

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Responsibility refers to one's willingness to respect and adhere to one's professional obligations.One of the obligations of nurses is to protect patients and communities,including other nurses.If narcotics are missing,this may indicate that patients have not received medications ordered for their care,or it may suggest that a health care provider may be working under the influence of these drugs.Accountability refers to the ability to answer for one's actions.Advocacy refers to the support of a particular cause.Confidentiality involves protecting patients' personal health information and privacy.

The Nurse Has Become Aware That Narcotics Are Missing in the Patient