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?

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

Isolate the client from other clients, family, and healthcare workers not wearing proper PPE.

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

Update the client and family regarding the COVID-19 vaccines that are available.