The patient is admitted through the emergency department for an exacerbation of a chronic respiratory disorder. When the patient arrives at his room on the medical-surgical unit, he appears very tired. He has oxygen per nasal cannula and demonstrates labored breathing. He is able to speak, but his sentences are short and he takes a breath after every few words. How would the nurse modify the nursing actions related to the admission to meet the needs of this particular patient?
a. Checking and verifying the identification band:
b. Assessing immediate needs:
c. Explaining hospital routines, such as visiting hours, mealtime, and morning wake-up.