An involuntary psychiatric patient asks the nurse to mail his letter to the President. He 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?

D Discourage the patient from sending the letter, but mail it if patient insists. C Call the patient's psychiatrist and inform him of the letter. B Read the patient's letter and decide if it is appropriate to mail. A Accept the letter and place it in the patient's medical record.