Management of CareQuestion 18 of 120
A nurse witnesses a colleague documenting care that was not actually provided. Which ethical principle is most directly violated?
a.Autonomy
b.Veracity
c.Beneficence
d.Justice
Explanation
Veracity is the duty to tell the truth. Falsifying documentation violates veracity and is both an ethical breach and a legal risk.
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