In the emergency department a client feels that she has been waiting longer than the other individuals due to the fact that she has no insurance.The ethical principle that is involved in this exact situation is:
A) Justice
B) Autonomy
C) Beneficence
D) Nonmaleficence

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Justice refers to treating people fairly.Allocation of resources and access to health care involves the ethical principle of justice.The client without medical insurance should not have to wait longer to receive health care than those with insurance.Autonomy refers to a person's independence.Autonomy represents an agreement to respect another's right to determine a course of action.Beneficence refers to taking positive actions to help others.Nonmaleficence refers to the avoidance of harm or hurt.

In the Emergency Department a Client Feels That She Has