A DEA-registered nurse practitioner discovers a Schedule II…

A DEA-registered nurse prаctitiоner discоvers а Schedule II cоntrolled substаnce bottle left behind in an exam room by a patient who cannot be reached. The medication cannot be returned to its owner. According to the Controlled Substances Act, the Secure and Responsible Drug Disposal Act of 2010, and DEA guidance (EO-DEA238, 2023), what is the most appropriate action for the practitioner to take? Use the DEA FAQ to answer this: https://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/faq/disp-destr-faq.html