The nurse in a skilled nursing facility observes a colleague leaving printed electronic medical record (EMR) copies of a client unattended on a countertop. Which action should the nurse implement?

Send an email to facility administrators reporting the action.

Warn the colleague that copying health information is unlawful.

Dispose of the copies and continue with client care assignments.

Communicate the colleague’s activities to the unit charge nurse.

Communicate the colleague’s activities to the unit charge nurse.