A 13-year-old female is brought to the family planning clinic by her enraged father,who has just learned that she is pregnant.The pregnant client states,"I want to have this baby and give it up for adoption." However,the father is adamant that she will disgrace the family and demands that the health care providers tell his daughter that she has a physical condition that would prohibit her from carrying this baby to a viable stage.The nurse realizes that this is a conflict that involves what ethical principle?

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The ethical principle involved is veracity, which refers to the obligation to tell the truth. The nurse must be truthful with the patient and cannot lie about a medical condition to influence the patient's decision.

A 13-Year-Old Female Is Brought to the Family Planning Clinic