There are no situations where I believe in lying; cheating and stealing are allowed. It includes not only being honest with others, but also being honest with yourself. An integrated self, a personal identity, and morally clean hands are all components of integrity. A person must be consistent with their opinions and actions, as well as be stubborn with what they are willing to do versus what crosses the line, thus illustrating the virtue of faithfulness. When it comes to patient care, truthfulness is a critical component as well as an ethical principle that should be used in every patient interaction. Patients have the right to be able to know all the details relating to their situation and to be involved in the care they receive. These patients are in vulnerable states in their lives and being candid with compassion is undoubtedly beneficial in the long term, especially in relation to the unequal power relationship that imposes an inevitable trust in the nurse. I am able to personally support this issue in relation to the fact that both of my brothers were diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. The honest and open care provided by the nurses in both of their situations helped us a lot to overcome the problem, which in turn had a great impact on adapting to the new lifestyle they would adopt
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