You have gathered and written down all of the medications, including narcotic pain medications, that a confused 46-year-old male currently takes. The patient is placed on the stretcher for transport. At this time, how would you handle the medications?
A) Return them to their original places.
B) Give them to a family member.
C) Turn them over to the police.
D) Transport them with the patient.
D
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