Which is the most appropriate nursing response?

€œI can not discuss any patient situation with you.”

The nurse is required to maintain confidentiality regarding the patient and the patients care. Confidentiality is basic to the therapeutic relationship and is a patients right. The most appropriate response to the neighbor is the statement of that responsibility in a direct. but polite manner. A blunt statement that does not acknowledge why the nurse cannot reveal patient information may be taken as disrespectful and uncaring.Options B. C. and D: The remaining options identify statements that do not maintain patient confidentiality.