The practical nurse (PN) is working in a surgical preoperative area and reviewing a signed consent form. The form reads "amputation of the right lower leg" but the client's left leg is labeled for amputation. The client has already received the preoperative medication from the anesthesiologist. Which should be the PN's next action?

A. Contact the healthcare provider to reschedule the surgery: A discrepancy between the consent form and surgical site is a serious safety concern. The surgery must be halted until the error is corrected, even if pre-op medication has been given. This prevents wrong-site surgery. B. Obtain verbal consent from the client's nearest relative or significant other: Consent must come directly from the patient if they are competent. Verbal consent from a relative is not valid unless the patient is unable to consent. C. Cross out the error and initial the form to ensure the correct surgery: The consent form must be corrected and re-signed by the client and provider, not altered by the nurse alone. D. Transport the client to the surgery suite since medications were administered: Proceeding with surgery despite a site discrepancy risks harm and violates patient safety protocols.