A client with a prescription for "do not resuscitate" (DNR) begins to manifest signs of impending death. After notifying the family of the client's status, what priority action should the nurse implement)

A. Determining the client's need for pain medication is a priority to ensure comfort and manage symptoms as the client approaches end of life. B. Updating the nurse manager on the client's status is important, but it is not the priority action in terms of direct client care. C. Conveying the client's status to the chaplain may be part of holistic care, but the immediate physical needs of the client take precedence. D. Documenting the impending signs of death is essential for medical records, but addressing the client's comfort needs is the priority.