A community health nurse is working with a group of clients. The nurse practices the ethical principle of distributive justice by performing which of the following tasks?

Rationale: A. Being honest with the parents of a child about the need to report suspected abuse: This reflects the ethical principle of veracity, which involves truth-telling and providing accurate information, rather than distributive justice. B. Accepting the decision of an older adult client to live alone in her home: This action demonstrates respect for autonomy, which is honoring a client’s right to make decisions about their own life and care, not distributive justice. C. Keeping a promise to visit with a client who is housebound after the delivery of care: This is an example of fidelity, the ethical obligation to keep commitments and follow through on promises made to clients. D. Ensuring that a homeless client receives preventive medical care: Distributive justice focuses on fair and equitable allocation of resources and services, particularly for vulnerable or underserved populations. Providing preventive care to a homeless client exemplifies this principle.