A Nurse Working in a Primary Care Office Is Caring

A nurse working in a primary care office is caring for a young woman with a new diagnosis of syphilis. The young woman is horrified and asks the nurse if she has to tell anyone about the diagnosis. How should the nurse respond?

A) "Absolutely not. This is your protected health information, and I can't release any information unless you give me permission."
B) "I'll need to contact the local health department, and they will likely contact your prior sexual partners to be screened as well."
C) "You should call your previous partners, but I can't force you to call anyone."
D) None of the above.