A nurse is speaking with the sibling of a client who refuses to see visitors. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A. Encourage the client to visit with the sibling: Pressuring the client to see visitors violates the client’s right to privacy and autonomy. Respecting the client’s wishes is a key ethical and legal responsibility in mental health and general nursing practice. B. Refer the sibling to the client's provider: Referring the sibling to the provider is unnecessary, as the client’s decision about visitors can be communicated directly by the nurse. The provider’s involvement is not required unless there are safety or legal concerns. C. Arrange for the sibling to visit the client in the dayroom: Arranging a visit despite the client’s refusal disregards their autonomy and privacy rights. Any visit must be voluntary and initiated by the client, not the nurse or family. D. Tell the sibling the client does not want visitors: Informing the sibling about the client’s wishes respects the client’s autonomy and privacy. The nurse maintains confidentiality while communicating the decision clearly and appropriately to family members.