A Patient Who Has AIDS Expresses Concern About Telling Others

A patient who has AIDS expresses concern about telling others about the illness.Which response would be appropriate by the nurse?

A) "It would be best to tell everyone you know."
B) "You should tell those who have a reason to know."
C) "Your diagnosis will be discovered anyway by those you know."
D) "Secrecy is a poor idea because it will erode your self-esteem."