Kelley has been diagnosed with HIV, and has agreed to allow you to inform her current and former partners. The first few calls go well, but when you call Paul, he demands to know who is spreading ugly rumors about him. Which of the following is an appropriate response? 

A. "Her name is Kelley Iverson."
B. "I'm sorry, that information is strictly confidential."
C. "If you refuse to be tested, you will probably die of AIDS."
D. "I can't tell you her last name, but her first name is Kelley."
E. "If you think this is only a rumor, then no action is needed."


B. "I'm sorry, that information is strictly confidential."
You should explain that you cannot reveal the name of the partner because the information is strictly confidential.

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