A client presents to the emergency department with muscle aches, headache, fever, and describes a recent loss of taste and smell. The nurse obtains a nasal swab for COVID-19 testing. Which action is most important for the nurse to take?

Report the COVID-19 result to the local health department according to CDC guidelines.

Don an N95 respirator mask, face shield, gown, gloves, and shoe coverings prior to returning to the room.

Explain to the client to inform others that they may have been potentially exposed in the last 14 days.

Teach the client to wear a mask, hand wash, and social distance to prevent spreading the virus.