A patient six months post gastric bypass admits to the nurse that they have been drinking alcohol daily but asks the nurse not to tell the team. What is the nurse's best response?
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A
Explain the serious risks of alcohol after bypass and why the care team must be informed to help the patient safely
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B
Agree to keep the information confidential to preserve trust
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C
Immediately lecture the patient about nonadherence
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D
Document the disclosure but tell no one as requested