Final answer:
The nurse should respond by respecting the patient's request for privacy and confidentiality. Option A, "I cannot tell anyone about you. We can help each other by keeping it between us," is a good response as it acknowledges the patient's desire for privacy and offers reassurance that the information will remain confidential.
Step-by-step explanation:
The nurse should respond by respecting the patient's request for privacy and confidentiality. Option A, "I cannot tell anyone about you. We can help each other by keeping it between us," is a good response as it acknowledges the patient's desire for privacy and offers reassurance that the information will remain confidential. The nurse should not share any information about the patient with other people without the patient's consent. Option D, "Therapeutic relationships are between the nurse and the patient. It's up to you to tell others what you want them to know," is incorrect because it places the responsibility on the patient to disclose information to others, which may not be their wish. Option B, "I won't share information with your family or friends without your permission, but I will share information with other staff," is also incorrect as it indicates that the nurse will share information with other staff members without the patient's consent. Option C, "It depends on what you choose to tell me. I will be glad to disclose at the end of each session what I will report to other staff," is incorrect as it suggests that the nurse may disclose information to other staff members based on what the patient chooses to share, rather than respecting the patient's request for privacy.