A nurse is educating a nurse aide on patient confidentiality.The nurse believes the teaching to be effective when the nurse aide states that confidentiality will be maintained by a nurse who believes in and values the ethical principle of

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Fidelity involves keeping information confidential and maintaining privacy and trust.Veracity means to tell the truth.Autonomy involves the patient making an informed decision and implies the freedom to make choices and decisions about one's own care without interference even if those decisions are not in agreement with those of the health care team.Justice is the duty to treat all patients fairly without regard to age,socioeconomic status,or other variables.

A Nurse Is Educating a Nurse Aide on Patient Confidentiality