A psychiatric patient admitted involuntarily asks the nurse to mail a letter to the President. The patient states that the letter will make the President regret his actions to prevent homosexuals from serving in the military. Which of the following responses by the nurse is BEST?
1. Accept the letter and place it in the patient's medical record.
2. Read the patient's letter and decide if it is appropriate to mail.
3. Call the patient's psychiatrist and inform him of the letter.
4. Discourage the patient from sending the letter, but mail it if patient insists.