During a forensic interview, the interviewee tells the nurse about crimes committed not on record. He then tells the nurse that she can't tell anyone about this because of the nurse-client relationship, stating, "It's like going to confession." The nurse should
A) disregard what the interviewee said because he is only doing this to taunt the nurse.
B) not record the information because it would be a breach of nurse-client confidentiality.
C) record the information on a separate record for the purpose of treatment interventions.
D) document the comments and explain the limited nature of confidentiality in forensic interviews.

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The nurse should document the comments made by the interviewee and explain the limited nature of confidentiality in forensic interviews. This is because, in forensic settings, the information disclosed may have legal implications, and the nurse has a duty to report certain information, especially if it pertains to crimes or potential harm to others.

During a Forensic Interview, the Interviewee Tells the Nurse About