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 make accurate cardiac,respiratory,and abdominal assessments.
B) Obtain a thorough history and physical assessment information from the patient's family member.
C) Obtain a complete history,and perform physical assessment immediately to obtain baseline information.
D) Examine only the body areas related to the problem for which the patient is hospitalized,and then do a complete assessment after the problem has been resolved.