The nurse is preparing to obtain a rapid coronavirus (COVID-19) test for a client who was exposed to the virus eight days ago. The client is experiencing fever, cough, and shortness of breath. Which action is most important for the nurse to take?

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

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

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

Notify the charge nurse the client will need assignment to the COVID-19 specified area of the facility.