77. Nurse Kristine is to inject Demerol 75 mg to a post-TURP
(transurethral resection of the prostate) client who is in pain.
When she checked the narcotic cabinet, she found out a vial
that is almost empty. She was able to aspirate 60 mg only.
Nurse Kristine decided to inject it instead of making the
client wait until the next Demerol vial is available. The
action of the nurse violates which of the following ethical
principles?
(transurethral resection of the prostate) client who is in pain.
When she checked the narcotic cabinet, she found out a vial
that is almost empty. She was able to aspirate 60 mg only.
Nurse Kristine decided to inject it instead of making the
client wait until the next Demerol vial is available. The
action of the nurse violates which of the following ethical
principles?