The Labor and Birth Nurse Is Admitting a Client

The labor and birth nurse is admitting a client. The nurse's assessment includes asking the client whom she would like to have present for the labor and birth, and what the client would prefer to wear. The client's partner asks the nurse the reason for these questions. What would the nurse's best response be?
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.

A) "These questions are asked of all women. It's no big deal."
B) "I'd prefer that your partner ask me all the questions, not you."
C) "A client's preferences for her birth are important for me to understand."
D) "Many women have beliefs about childbearing that affect these choices."
E) "I'm gathering information that the nurses will use after the birth."