A nurse is caring for a client who has requested information about their prognosis that the physician has not yet discussed with them.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Nurses have an ethical responsibility of veracity which means they must provide accurate information even when it may be difficult or distressing.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Principlism is an ethical decision-making model that uses a framework of ethical principles, such as autonomy, beneficence, nonmaleficence, and justice, to guide decision-making.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Maintaining patient confidentiality is a fundamental ethical and legal obligation.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Covert observation involves studying participants without their knowledge, inherently lacking informed consent, unlike the other methods.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Nurses are responsible for administering medications as prescribed, monitoring for side effects, and ensuring patient safety.