An Older Adult Patient Who Has Been in the CCU

An older adult patient who has been in the CCU for a week is preparing for transfer to the step-down unit when the nurse notices that the patient has new-onset restlessness and confusion.The patient's physiological status is stable and otherwise unchanged.What should the nurse do?

A) Inform the receiving nurse,and proceed with the transfer.
B) Notify the health care provider,and postpone the transfer.
C) Administer as-needed lorazepam,and proceed with the transfer.
D) Obtain an order to restrain the patient,and proceed with the transfer.