The client's identification armband was removed to start an I.V. line as a part of the preoperative preparation. The transport team has arrived to transport the client to the operating room. The nurse notices that the client's identification band is not on his wrist. What is the nurse's best response?

B Place a new identification armband on the client's wrist before transport. A Send the removed armband with the chart and the client to the operating room. D Send the client without an armband because she can verbally identify herself. C Tape the cut armband back onto the client's wrist.