To accurately determine which response is correct, I would need to see the specific excerpt from the article you mentioned. However, based on the general context of Nellie Bly's investigative work exposing the treatment of mentally ill patients, the choice that best aligns with her findings typically suggests that psychiatrists either wanted to hide the truth of their practices or were overwhelmed and unable to provide proper care.
If you can provide the excerpt or more details, I can help you analyze it more accurately and determine which response it supports.