9. A nurse ’ s signifi cant other undergoes exploratory surgery at the hospital where the nurse is an employee. Which practice is most appropriate?

1. Th e nurse is an employee; therefore, access to the chart is permissible.

2. Access to the chart requires a signed release form.

3. Th e relationship with the client provides the nurse special access to the chart.

4. Th e nurse can ask the surgeon to discuss the outcome of the surgery.