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.

Place the nasal swab specimen for COVID-19 directly into a biohazard bag.

Start an intravenous infusion for antiviral drug to be administered for positive COVID- 19 test results.

Maintain a 6 feet (1.8 meters) distance from the client unless wearing N95 respirator and personal protective equipment (PPE) for droplet precautions.