In the following question, a part of the sentence has been given in bold. Below the sentence, three possible replacements for the bold part are given as (

• I , (I
• I , and (II
• I . Choose the option that represents the phrase(s) which CANNOT replace the bold part grammatically and/or contextually. After several reports wrongly suggested that the hospital had ignored safety protocols, the medical director held a press briefing to set the record straight. (
• I clarify the facts and correct the false impression (I
• I spread further confusion about the incident (II
• I conceal the details to prevent further public discussion