A 75-Year-Old Patient Comes to the Clinic Reporting Frequent Headaches

A 75-year-old patient comes to the clinic reporting frequent headaches. As the nurse begins the interaction, which action is most important?

A) Complete a neurological assessment.
B) Determine whether the patient can hear as the nurse speaks.
C) Suggest that the patient lie down in a darkened room for a few minutes.
D) Administer medication to relieve the patient's pain before continuing the assessment.