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. Autonomy refers to respecting a client’s right to make decisions, which is not the primary principle demonstrated here. B. Veracity refers to truthfulness, which is not directly relevant in this situation. C. Beneficence refers to doing good and acting in the best interest of the client, which includes providing emotional support. D. Fidelity involves keeping promises and commitments, but the primary principle in this case is beneficence.