Workmen Preparing to Paint Have Set Up Equipment near the Emergency

Workmen preparing to paint have set up equipment near the emergency department entrance and have taken down all the signage. What is the primary reason the nurse manager is concerned when this is mentioned in the shift report?

A) Inappropriate signage can result in loss of federal funding.
B) Patients and families may get lost if signs are not present.
C) Fumes from paint can impair the breathing ability of patients with lung disorders.
D) The presence of painting equipment is a fall hazard for patients and nurses.