A nurse in a mental health facility is caring for a client who expresses anxiety about exercising in the outdoor courtyard. The nurse promises to walk with the client in the courtyard each day. Which of the following ethical principles is the nurse demonstrating?

A. Incorrect. Justice refers to fairness and equal treatment for all clients. It is not demonstrated in this scenario. B. Correct. Fidelity, also known as "faithfulness" or "loyalty," refers to the nurse's commitment to keeping promises and maintaining trust with the client. By walking with the client as promised, the nurse is demonstrating fidelity. C. Incorrect. Autonomy refers to the client's right to make decisions about their own care and treatment. While the nurse is respecting the client's autonomy by addressing their anxiety, the ethical principle being demonstrated here is fidelity. D. Incorrect. Nonmaleficence refers to the duty to do no harm. While the nurse is indeed trying to prevent harm (anxiety. for the client, the ethical principle being demonstrated in this scenario is fidelity.