A Patient Has Just Been Informed by Her Physician That

question 10

Multiple Choice

A patient has just been informed by her physician that she has cancer.The patient says that she is not ready to discuss this with her family.The nurse encourages the patient to consider sharing the information with her family so that the family can support her through the decisions she will need to make regarding her care.Which following principle must the nurse be careful not to breach?

• A) Confidentiality
• B) Fidelity
• C) Veracity
• D) Justice

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Definitions:

Labour

The human effort, whether physical or mental, that is applied to the production of goods and services.

Goal-Sharing Plans

A type of incentive plan where employees are rewarded if collective goals are achieved, promoting teamwork and collaboration.

Employee Participation

A workplace practice where employees are involved in decision-making processes, potentially improving satisfaction and productivity.

Phantom Stock Plan

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