A Nurse Is Meeting with a Patient with No History

A nurse is meeting with a patient with no history of IV drug use after he has spoken with the doctor and received a diagnosis of hepatitis B and E. The patient expresses concern that someone will find out about his diagnosis. How does the nurse respond? "I can understand that you are concerned about this. ___________________."

A) "You do not need to worry because this patient information is protected by HIPAA, and I am not allowed to provide this information to anyone who is not responsible for your clinical care."
B) "However, it is your responsibility to inform all of your previous sexual partners."
C) "However, this is a reportable disease in this state. This means the public health department will ask you for all your possible contacts that might requiring counseling and/or post-exposure prophylaxis."
D) None of the above.