As the nurse is preparing to provide perineal care to a female patient with limited mobility, the patient says, I can do that myself. Which action would be the priority?
a) Provide all the necessary supplies and linen for this task
b) Assess the patient's ability to perform proper perineal care
c) Ensure that the patient has privacy while performing perineal care
d) Document any complaints of irritation or pain in the perineal area