The nurse in an ambulatory surgery center has administered the following preoperative medications to a patient scheduled for general surgery: diazepam, cefazolin, and famotidine. What mode of transportation to the operating room (OR) would be the most appropriate for the nurse to arrange for this patient?
A. Seated in a wheelchair accompanied by a responsible family member
B. Ambulatory and accompanied by a hospital escort and a family member
C.Stretcher with side rails up and accompanied by OR transportation personnel
D. Ambulatory accompanied by an OR staff member or transportation personnel
