The nurse is preparing a client for surgery and notices that the signed consent form has an error. The form states that the client is to have the left leg amputated. However, the client's right leg is marked for the surgery. The nurse administered the preoperative opioid medication 10 minutes ago and there are no family members present. Which action should the nurse implement?

A. Call the nearest relative to come in and sign a new form is not the correct course of action. While family involvement may be important, the priority is to address the error in the consent form before proceeding with the surgery. The healthcare provider must be informed to ensure the correct procedure is performed. B. Call the healthcare provider (HCP) to have the procedure rescheduled is the most appropriate action. The error in the consent form and the discrepancy between the consent and the surgical site marking must be addressed immediately to prevent a potentially catastrophic mistake. The healthcare provider will need to correct the error and ensure proper documentation before proceeding with surgery. C. Have the client sign another form before surgery is not appropriate because the client has already been administered opioid medication, which may impair their ability to make informed decisions. The error in the consent form must be resolved with the healthcare provider before the client signs anything. D. Cross out the error and initial the consent form is not an appropriate action. This could be seen as tampering with the document, and it does not resolve the issue of the incorrect surgical site. A new consent form must be signed after the error is corrected.