Disclosing unpleasant information to a patient is best supported ...

[cookcarl]

Disclosing unpleasant information to a patient is best supported by the ethical concept of
 
 veracity
  duty
  justice
  right

Question 2

p.o. means:
 
 after meals
  nothing by mouth
  as needed
  by mouth

[amanda_14]

Answer to Question 1

veracity

Rationale: Being truthful to the patient regardless of the unpleasantness involved is our duty and the patient's right.

Answer to Question 2

by mouth

Rationale: po is the abbreviation for per os, meaning by mouth.

[cookcarl]

Excellent

[kthug]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it