A 45-year-old male patient with a severe brain injury is evaluated in the emergency department. The patient has previously registered as an organ donor. As his condition deteriorates and he is deemed neurologically deceased, what is the most appropriate next step for the nurse to take regarding organ donation?
Contact the organ donation coordinator or the designated hospital authority to handle organ donations.
Prepare the patient for organ retrieval procedures without any further consultations.
Discuss organ donation options directly with the patient's family to seek their consent.
Contact various organ transplant centers directly to inform them of the potential organ availability.