A client who has end-stage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) asks the nurse, "Am I going to be getting better? Is there a cure?" What is the best response by the nurse that demonstrates the professional value, veracity?
A) "Everything will be fine."
B) "Did someone tell you that there is a cure for this?"
C) "You don't need to worry about that; just get better."
D) "Although there is no cure for this disease, we will keep you as comfortable as possible."
D
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The professional value of veracity is the duty to tell the truth. The nurse must provide factual information to the client so that he or she may exercise autonomy. The other answers given are nontherapeutic responses that do not answer the client's question.
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