A nurse reports an incident of suspected child abuse. One of the parents of the child becomes upset and demands to know the reason for the nurse's action. Which of the following responses by the nurse is appropriate?

A. The nurse is legally obligated to report suspected child abuse according to mandatory reporting laws. This response directly addresses the nurse’s legal responsibility without providing unnecessary details to the parents. B. Reporting the incident to a supervisor does not fully address the nurse's legal obligation, which is to report the abuse to the authorities. C. It is inappropriate to defer to the provider in this case, as the nurse holds the legal responsibility to report the suspicion. D. The nurse should not avoid the discussion but instead provide a clear, legal explanation for their actions.