A nurse agrees with regulations for mandatory immunizations of children. The nurse believes that immunizations prevent diseases as well as prevent spread of the disease to others. Which ethical framework is the nurse using?

A. Feminist ethics focuses on the importance of relationships, care, and social justice, but does not specifically address the utilitarian approach of maximizing benefits to society. B. Ethics of care emphasizes the importance of relationships and empathy, rather than collective social benefits. C. Deontology focuses on the duty to follow rules or principles, regardless of the consequences. D. Utilitarianism focuses on actions that promote the greatest good for the greatest number, which aligns with the belief that immunizations prevent disease and protect public health.