After a Minor Surgical Procedure, Karen Is Scrubbing the Instruments

After a minor surgical procedure, Karen is scrubbing the instruments to sanitize them before disinfection and sterilization. She notices that one of the hinged instruments does not close properly. What should Karen do?

A) Wrap the instrument for sterilization
B) Set it aside and notify the physician or office manager
C) Place the instrument in the biohazardous waste container
D) Leave it in the detergent solution overnight and check it again tomorrow
E) Return the instrument to its tray for storage