A psychiatric nurse working on an inpatient unit receives a call asking if an individual has been a client in the facility.Which nursing response reflects appropriate legal and ethical obligations?
A) Refuse to give any information to the caller and cite confidentiality.
B) Refuse to give any information to the caller and hanging up.
C) Affirm only that the person has been seen at the facility.
D) Suggest the caller contact the client's psychiatrist.
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