The legal and ethical principles of nursing include beneficence, autonomy, and respect. To assist with improving patient outcome education is important. When I administer medication to a patient, I always review the medication and side effects. To further the learning process, I print out the information for the patient to review and ask any necessary questions. I respect the wishes of my patients, and I’m there to advocate for them. If the patient feels that additional information is needed, beyond my scope of practice; I will refer the patient to the appropriate interdisciplinary team member.
