An adolescent client with a sexually transmitted infection (STI)says to the nurse, "Promise you won't tell my parents about my condition." The agency policy is that all STIs must be reported in accordance with federal and state law. Which action by the nurse is appropriate?

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A)In this case, the nurse is required to report information about the client's STI to the state health department. Because of confidentiality issues, the nurse should not report the STI to the parents or to other nurses not involved in the client's care.
B)In this case, the nurse is required to report information about the client's STI to the state health department. Because of confidentiality issues, the nurse should not report the STI to the parents or to other nurses not involved in the client's care.
C)In this case, the nurse is required to report information about the client's STI to the state health department. Because of confidentiality issues, the nurse should not report the STI to the parents or to other nurses not involved in the client's care.
D)In this case, the nurse is required to report information about the client's STI to the state health department. Because of confidentiality issues, the nurse should not report the STI to the parents or to other nurses not involved in the client's care.

An Adolescent Client with a Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI)says to the Nurse