A class of student nurses are discussing trends in mental health care. A student states, "There should be equal access to mental health care and resources for clients who live in rural areas, those without health insurance, and for the poor." Which statement by the nurse would bestreflect the correct ethical principle?

A. "Justice refers to treating all people fairly and equally without regard for social or economic status, race, sex, marital status, religion, ethnicity, or cultural beliefs"

B. "Autonomy is all about thinking for yourself and acting on your own desires"

C. "Fidelity is the quality of faithfulness or loyalty"

D. "Nonmaleficence means inflicting the least harm possible to reach a beneficial outcome"

A. "Justice refers to treating all people fairly and equally without regard for social or economic status, race, sex, marital status, religion, ethnicity, or cultural beliefs"

Explanation:

This statement "There should be equal access to mental health care and resources for clients who live in rural areas, those without health insurance, and for the poor" which was made by the student indicate JUSTICE which means to treat people fairly and equally either they are poor or they are rich without compromising and without looking at their social or economic status in the society, their race, sex, marital status whether single, married or divorce, religion, ethnicity, or even their cultural beliefs.