A nurse is caring for a patient who has just been diagnosed with cancer.The patient's family has requested that the patient not be told at this time because it would be devastating.The patient asks the nurse if the diagnosis is cancer.If the nurse were to uphold the ethical principle of veracity,what would the response be?

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If the nurse were to uphold the ethical principle of veracity,the nurse would inform the patient of the diagnosis and involve the physician in the discussion.The nurse should not lie to the patient or withhold information at the family's request;the patient has a right to know information regarding his/her health care.

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