A nurse is caring for a patient who reports severe chest pain rated "8" on a scale of 0-10. The patient states, "I don't like to complain about pain. What is the nurse's priority action to ensure patient safety?

Administer a sleep medication to help the patient rest.

Educate the patient about the importance of reporting chest pain immediately.

Respect the patient's wishes and wait for the patient to ask for help.

Document the patient is not a complainer in the medical record.