What action may the duty to warn (Tarasoff) require a nurse to take if a patient threatens a specific individual?

• A. Maintain confidentiality and take no action.
• B. Report all patient details to the public health department even without threat.
• C. Notify authorities or potential victims; balance patient confidentiality with public safety; document the decision and consult.
• D. Immediately terminate therapy without reporting.

Answer: (C)