A nurse is caring for a client whose partner recently died. The nurse sits with the client to provide comfort. Which of the following ethical principles is the nurse demonstrating?

A. Fidelity refers to being loyal, faithful, and keeping promises, which does not directly apply to this situation. B. Autonomy refers to respecting a person's right to make their own decisions, which is not the focus here. C. Beneficence refers to promoting the well-being of others, and in this situation, the nurse is demonstrating care by providing comfort to the grieving client. D. Veracity refers to telling the truth, which is not the focus of the nurse's actions in this case.