The entire course of action explained in the previous question is oriented towards non-maleficence because it is intended to prevent the colleague suspected of being under chemical influence from being punished for his possible bad professional conduct (CNO, 2014a; Laurentian University, n.d.; McDonald & McIntyre, 2014). Furthermore, because this course of action prevents patients from receiving inadequate nursing care, it is an act of nonmaleficence from the patients' perspective (Laurentian University, n.d.; McDonald & McIntyre, 2014). Taking on patient care on behalf of your colleague means, in other words, assisting with your colleague's tasks. Therefore, it is considered a charity (Laurentian University, n.d.; McDonald & McIntyre, 2014). Autonomy in the ethical principle is to respect the self-determination of a capable person (Laurentian University, n.d.; McDonald & McIntyre, 2014). Therefore, evaluating the colleague's ability to reflect on his or her behavior and its effects on patient care is a fundamental step in respecting the colleague's autonomy. Honoring the colleague's freedom of choice of action after sharing information about the possible consequences of his behavior and the subsequent actions possible without force is a way to also respect the patient's autonomy (Laurentian University, n.d.; McDonald & McIntyre, 2014) . Justice means respect for people's rights (Gillion, 1994) and adherence to law and regulations (Gillion, 1994; Laurentian University, n.d.; McDonald & McIntyre, 2014). Therefore, the action taken to protect the colleague's autonomy respects, at the same time, the colleague's rights. To comply with the law, a nurse who is found to have failed to meet practice standards while incapacitated due to chemical abuse is required to self-report (CNA, 2008, 2009; CNO, 2012, 2014a). As stated in the Code of Ethics of