This assignment delves into an ethical dilemma encountered in nursing practice, centered around a patient, identified as 'W,' who has a phobia of cancer, and whose family wishes to keep her critical health condition a secret. As the nurse, the student faces a challenging situation, with the patient seeking the truth about her condition. The assignment analyzes the ethical considerations, including the application of ethical principles such as autonomy, beneficence, non-maleficence, justice, and veracity, and ethical theories like utilitarianism and deontology, to determine the appropriate course of action. The student argues against disclosing the patient's condition, prioritizing beneficence and non-maleficence, and outlines the chosen approach, which involves providing palliative care, communicating with the patient to address her concerns, and involving her family in the process. The assignment concludes by emphasizing the importance of considering all ethical aspects in patient care and the role of ethical theories and principles in guiding decisions.