Beneficence is one of the ethical principles in nursing that relates to ensuring that the patients best interest is considered, regardless of the nurses personal opinion. It is defined as kindness and charity, which requires action on the part of the nurse to benefit others. Examples of beneficence in nursing include providing comfort to a dying patient, assisting with tasks a patient cannot perform independently, holding a dying patients hand, providing emotional support, ensuring patients medical needs are met, and educating patients about healthy lifestyle choices. The principle of beneficence means that nurses should act in the best interests of their patients, providing care that is likely to improve the patients health, avoiding actions that could harm the patient, and respecting the patients choices about the care they receive. It is important for nurses to demonstrate beneficence in their practice to build a therapeutic relationship of trust with their patients, increase patient satisfaction, and maintain the respect and human dignity of patients.