A charge nurse overhears a staff nurse talking to a nurse from another unit in the hallway. The staff nurse says, "I heard that Mr. Smith was admitted for a suicide attempt." Which of the following responses should the charge nurse make?

A. Discussing a client’s condition in a public hallway violates confidentiality and privacy standards. Client information should only be shared with members of the healthcare team who have a need to know and in appropriate settings. This response directly addresses the breach of confidentiality. B. Avoiding the client’s name does not eliminate the privacy violation. Any discussion of protected health information in a public space is inappropriate. C. While privacy is important, the issue is not simply location. Sharing information with someone not involved in the client’s care may still violate confidentiality, even in a private area. D. Immediately threatening to inform the provider is not the most appropriate first response. The charge nurse should address the confidentiality concern directly with the staff nurse and provide corrective guidance.