A visitor asks you what is wrong with Mrs. DeRouge after she sees her leaving the physical therapy gym at your rehabilitation facility. What should you say?
A. "Ask the physical therapist if you can see her chart."
B. "You will have to talk to the doctor to get that information."
C. "I don't know what is wrong with her, but she sure looks bad, doesn't she?"
D. "I can't discuss confidential information about any resident."
Answer: D
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