A nurse is caring for a client who has acute glomerulonephritis. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?

Beneficence is the ethical principle of doing good for the patient and promoting their well-being.
The nurse is demonstrating beneficence by sitting with the client to provide comfort and support during a difficult time.
Choice B is wrong because fidelity is the ethical principle of keeping promises to the patient and being loyal and faithful.
The nurse is not making or keeping any promises to the client in this scenario.
Choice C is wrong because autonomy is the ethical principle of respecting the patient’s right to make their own decisions and choices.
The nurse is not interfering with the client’s autonomy in this scenario.
Choice D is wrong because veracity is the ethical principle of telling the truth to the patient and being honest and trustworthy.
The nurse is not lying or withholding information from the client in this scenario.

The correct answer is choice B. Instruct the client to notify the provider if diarrhea develops.

Choice A rationale:

Infusing the medication over 10 minutes is incorrect because penicillin G should typically be infused over 15-30 minutes to ensure proper administration and reduce the risk of adverse reactions.

Choice B rationale:

Instructing the client to notify the provider if diarrhea develops is correct because diarrhea can be a sign of a serious side effect, such as antibiotic-associated colitis, which requires prompt medical attention.

Choice C rationale:

Refrigerating the medication after reconstitution is not necessary for penicillin G. This instruction is more relevant for other medications that require refrigeration to maintain stability.

Choice D rationale:

Checking the client for a sulfa allergy is not relevant to penicillin G, as it is not a sulfa drug. This action would be more appropriate for medications containing sulfonamides.