Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 95%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
While reinforcing teaching about the client's prescribed medications, the nurse communicates truthfully about the adverse effects of the medications.A nurse is caring for a client who has been admitted to the mental health unit. While reinforcing teaching about the client's prescribed medications, the nurse communicates truthfully about the adverse effects of the medications. Which of the following ethical concepts is the nurse exhibiting?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Veracity reflects truthfulness, as the nurse honestly discusses medication adverse effects.