Ii fidelity and its rationale: the ethical concept of fidelity is related to the concept of faithfulness and keeping promises, fidelity: one ought to keep promises and uphold all duties, whenever possible. This has particular importance for nurses and other healthcare practitioners. Society has granted nurses the right to practice nursing through the processes of licensure and certification. Healthcare practitioners must be faithful, loyal, and responsible in upholding their professional duties. www. notesolution. com. If one does not obey these codes, the integrity of the nurse-patient, doctor-patient (etc. ) relationship will be compromised. If one does not does not fulfill basic duties enshrined in codes of ethics and professional conduct, the nurse-patient relationship is bound to erode. Cornerstones of the nurse-patient relationship such as loyalty and faithfulness, if not preserved, will effectively undermine the nurse- patient relationship. www. notesolution. com. 5 (2) another reason it is important for nurses to obey the principle of fidelity relates to the issue of trust.