Bernice's Argument On Truth Telling

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Bernice, I enjoyed reading your post. I agree with your statement about truth-telling. You are right. I also thought about the interventions available to her to help her with her blood pressure and anxiety once she has been made aware of her child’s condition. The American Nurses Association code of ethics states that patients have a moral right to be given accurate information. It urges nurses to avoid false claims and deception. Giving this mother information would be required only if she is asking the nurse. Volunteering information about her child and the mother is not asking should not even be considered. Thank you for your