The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Came to the Hospital

The nurse is caring for a patient who came to the hospital with acute shortness of breath.What is the priority action of the nurse as the assessment process is started?

A) Pull the curtain around the bed and ensure patient privacy.
B) Listen to the patient's lung sounds and check the pulse oximetry level.
C) Tell the patient that the physician will be in shortly to start treatment.
D) Reassure the patient that the shortness of breath will be relieved shortly.