A Middle Eastern Man Has Just Been Diagnosed with Terminal

Multiple Choice

A Middle Eastern man has just been diagnosed with terminal cancer. The family has asked the medical and nursing staff to keep this information from the patient because in their culture they are fearful of delivering bad news as it may cause the patient to give up hope. Which ethical principles and dilemmas might be faced by nursing staff? (Select all that apply.)

A) Justice
B) Autonomy
C) Veracity
D) Confidentiality