STAGE OF ILLNESS
VIEWS OF HEALTH
NURSING ETHICS
100

Do not bend at the waist, keep objects close to the body

Body mechanics
100

Develops slowly over a long period and lasts throughout life 

Chronic Illness

100

To Do no harm is to prevent a patient from taking a harmful medication

Nonmaleficence

200

No cure available; ends in death

Terminal Illness

200
Fairness, to have access to health care

Justice

300
Develops without being caused by another health problem

Primary Illness

300

Do Good, ensuring the patient's best interests regardless of the nurses opinion 

Beneficence

400

Develops suddenly and resolves in a short time

Acute Illness
400

Allow the patient to make their own decision 

Autonomy

500

Results from or is caused by another illness 

Secondary Illness

500

Tell the truth, admitting to a mistake

Veracity