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A Nurse Supports the Physician's Decision to Withhold Full Disclosure

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A nurse supports the physician's decision to withhold full disclosure of the patient's poor prognosis as the physician believes the patient is not strong enough to handle the bad news. While violating patient autonomy, what ethical principle is the physician using to support this act of paternalism?  


A) informed consent  
B) beneficence  
C) veracity  
D) fidelity

Correct Answer:

verifed

Verified

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