How do you respond to John’s concerns? The NMC Code of Conduct XXXXXXXXXXidentifies the role of the nurse as to advocate on behalf of the patient. Is it your role to reassure John and, if so, is it...

How do you respond to John’s concerns?

The NMC Code of Conduct (2004) identifies the role of the nurse as to advocate on behalf of the patient. Is it your role to reassure John and, if so, is it ethical for you to reassure him when you know that, however slight, there may be an element of risk in his undergoing surgery?