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olgavictoria

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The patient is upset because her doctor has not been to see her today. The nurse tells the patient the doctor will be in by 3 p.m., even though the nurse does not know this to be true. This nurse has violated the ethical principle of _____________.
 
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Another term to describe the ethical principle of veracity is _________________.
 
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ladyjames123

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Answer to Question 1

honesty, or veracity
The professional choice is to tell the truth. Even though giving false information to the patient reassured the patient, it is not ethical.

Answer to Question 2

honesty
Veracity is telling the truth.



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