What is the nurse's highest priority when caring for a patient experiencing an acute attack of vertigo?
a. Educate the patient about diet restriction to prevent future episodes.
b. Consult with an audiologist to arrange for an audiogram to be completed.
c. Manage the patient's symptoms with antihistamines, anticholinergics, and benzodiazepines.
d. Explain to the patient's spouse that a labyrinthectomy is the only successful treatment for vertigo.