A Psychiatric Nurse Working on an Inpatient Unit Receives a Call

A psychiatric nurse working on an inpatient unit receives a call asking if an individual has been a client in the facility. Which nursing response reflects appropriate legal and ethical obligations?

A) The nurse refuses to give any information to the caller, citing rules of confidentiality.
B) The nurse hangs up on the caller.
C) The nurse confirms that the person has been at the facility but adds no additional information.
D) The nurse suggests that the caller speak to the client's therapist.