In nursing, veracity refers to the nurse's obligation to provide truthful and accurate information to the client. Which of the following best describes the principle of veracity?

A. "PAD does not allow a client to choose someone to make healthcare decisions on their behalf if they are unable to do so." PADs can include the designation of a health care proxy or durable power of attorney for health care decisions.

B. "PAD is not a legally binding document, like a living will." PADs are legally recognized in many jurisdictions and serve a similar purpose to living wills for psychiatric care.

C. "PAD is used by the majority of clients who have a mental illness." While beneficial, PADs are not widely used by most individuals with mental illness.

D. "PAD can include preferences for treatment, such as medications and preferred providers." PADs allow clients to outline their treatment preferences, including medications and preferred health care providers, in case they lose decision-making capacity.

A. "Do you need any more resources or information?" This question focuses on resource provision rather than emotional clarification. While important, it does not specifically invite the client to explore their feelings.

B. "You feel like you have the support needed to be successful." This is a statement, not a question, and may lead the client to agree rather than express their true emotions. A better approach would involve open-ended questioning.

C. "Tell me what kind of coping skills you have." This open-ended question encourages the client to reflect on their coping mechanisms and emotional responses, facilitating deeper discussion and emotional clarification.

D. "Do you understand your next step in treatment?" This focuses on treatment adherence rather than the client’s emotions. While important for education, it does not directly encourage emotional exploration.