The client has been diagnosed with malignant bone cancer and the treatment involves chemotherapy on an outpatient basis.While treating the cancer the client unfortunately becomes very ill,experiences significant side effects from the therapy,and has a severe reduction in the quality of life.The specific ethical principle that is in question in this situation is:
A) Veracity
B) Fidelity
C) Justice
D) Nonmaleficence

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Nonmaleficence is the avoidance of harm or hurt.Whether the discomforts of treatment are benefiting the client or are worse than the disease itself have to be considered.The health care professional tries to balance the risks and benefits of a plan of care while striving to do the least harm possible.Veracity refers to truthfulness.This situation is not questioning truthfulness.Fidelity refers to the agreement to keep promises.This situation does not question fidelity.Justice refers to fairness.This situation is not a matter of justice.

The Client Has Been Diagnosed with Malignant Bone Cancer and the Treatment