Which of the following choices represents basic principles of ethics that can guide healthcare providers to identify, clarify, and justify moral (ethical) choices? Select one:
a. Autonomy, nonmaleficence, beneficence, and truth
b. Beneficence, truth, justice, and fairness
c. Autonomy, doing no harm, regard for justice, and being truthful
d. Autonomy, nonmaleficence, beneficence, justice, confidentiality, and veracity

Mr. smith, a 57-year-old patient, presents at a health fair asking questions about the age-appropriate health maintenance and promotion considerations he should be concerned about. he stated that he only goes to his physician when he is sick and the last time he saw his physician was 2 years ago when he had a sinus infection. a. what further assessment does the nurse need to make before designing a teaching plan? b. what topics does the nurse need to include for mr. smith based on current medical recommendations? c. design a teaching plan that covers the topics.