The Family of a Terminally Ill Client Requests That the Client

question 11

Multiple Choice

The family of a terminally ill client requests that the client not be informed of the diagnosis.Which moral principle does the request violate?

• A) Justice
• B) Veracity
• C) Beneficence
• D) Nonmaleficence

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