Which situation contradicts the ethical principle of veracity?
A. A nurse provides a client with outpatient resources to benefit recovery.
B. A nurse refuses to give information to a physician who is not responsible for the client's care.
C. A nurse tricks a client into seclusion by asking the client to carry linen to the seclusion room.
D. A nurse treats all of the clients equally regardless of illness severity.
ANS: C
The nurse who tricks a client into seclusion has violated the ethical principle of veracity. The principle of veracity refers to one's duty to always be truthful and not intentionally deceive or mislead clients.
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