A nurse is caring for a client who has been admitted to the mental health unit. While reinforcing teaching about the client's prescribed medications, the nurse communicates truthfully about the adverse effects of the medications. Which of the following ethical concepts is the nurse exhibiting?

A. Incorrect. Justice refers to fairness and equitable treatment of clients. While important, it does not specifically pertain to the nurse's communication about medication adverse effects. B. Incorrect. Autonomy refers to the client's right to make decisions about their own care and treatment. While truthfully communicating about medication's adverse effects supports autonomy, veracity is the ethical concept specifically related to truthfulness. C. Correct. Veracity is the ethical concept of truthfulness and honesty in communication. When the nurse communicates truthfully about the potential adverse effects of the medications, they are demonstrating veracity. D. Incorrect. Beneficence refers to the duty to do good and promote the well-being of the client. While important, it is not the ethical concept specifically related to truthful communication about medication's adverse effects.