The Nurse Is Preparing to Assess a Hospitalized Patient Who

The nurse is preparing to assess a hospitalized patient who is experiencing significant shortness of breath.How should the nurse proceed with the assessment?

A) Have the patient lie down to obtain an accurate cardiac, respiratory, and abdominal assessment.
B) Obtain a thorough history and physical assessment information from the patient's family member.
C) Perform a complete history and physical assessment immediately to obtain baseline information.
D) Examine body areas appropriate to the problem and then complete the assessment after the problem has resolved.