A periop nurse is preparing to perform a skin prep for a patient scheduled for a right breast biopsy with needle localization. When the nurse removes the patient's gown, she discovers a wire inserted into the left breast. What is the appropriate action?

• A. Leave the wire in place and prep the left breast
• B. Remove the wire and prep the right breast
• C. Call the radiologist and tell him of the error
• D. Postpone prepping until the discrepancy is resolved

Answer: (D)