A Patient Is Concerned About Telling Others He Has HIV

A patient is concerned about telling others he has HIV infection. In discussing his concerns, which response by the nurse is most appropriate?

A) Care providers and sexual partners should be told about his diagnosis.
B) There is no reason to hide his disease.
C) Secrecy is a poor idea because it will lower his self-esteem.
D) His diagnosis will be obvious to most people with whom he will come into contact.