The nurse is answering a phone call in which the person is asking if a client has recently been admitted to a psychiatric facility. Which nursing response reflects appropriate legal and ethical obligations?
A) The nurse refuses to give any information to the caller, citing rules of confidentiality.
B) The nurse immediately hangs up on the caller.
C) The nurse confirms that the person has been at the facility but adds no additional information.
D) The nurse suggests that the caller speak to the client's therapist.
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