A nurse receives a subpoena for a patient’s medical records related to a legal case. The nurse understands the importance of confidentiality. What is the nurse’s primary ethical obligation in this situation?

Refuse to provide records, citing confidentiality.
Provide all records immediately.
Consult with legal counsel and the hospital's legal department to ensure compliance with the subpoena while protecting patient privacy to the extent legally permissible.
Provide only the minimum necessary information.

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