The Nurse Is Assessing an Adolescent Patient in the Emergency

The nurse is assessing an adolescent patient in the emergency department after she was attacked at a party. The patient refuses to give her parent's contact information and states, "They will kill me when they find out that I went to the party." What is the nurse's best response?

A) "They will understand. Let me call them to at least get the insurance information."
B) "Since you are a minor, we need their consent to legally treat you."
C) "We will treat you, and your parents do not have to know that you are here."
D) "I need to contact the social worker, as we have a duty to report this attack to your family and the authorities."