Reassuring a child that a treatment will not hurt,when in fact it may hurt,is a(n):

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It is a violation of the ethical principle of veracity,which involves telling the truth.Reassuring a child that a treatment will not hurt,when in fact it may hurt,can threaten trust in future relations with that child.
Nonmaleficence means doing no harm.A false statement is harmful and can threaten the trust between the patient and the dentist.
It may seem like it is the nice thing to do; however,it can threaten future relations with that child.
Confidentiality is concerned with privacy concerning healthcare and treatment choices.

Reassuring a Child That a Treatment Will Not Hurt,when in Fact