A female client asks the nurse if the medication risperidone (Risperdal), an antipsychotic medication for schizophrenia, has any side effects. Which response by the nurse would violate the ethical concept of veracity?
a. "I am not sure, but I will find out."
b. "Risperdal has no documented side effects."
c. "Risperdal does have some side effects."
d. "Let's talk to your physician about potential side effects."
B
The ethical concept of veracity refers to the duty of being truthful with the client, within the scope of one's practice. Stating that the drug has no side effects is not a truthful statement because the medication does have side effects.
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