HESI RN
Wgu RN HESI Pharmocology Questions
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Question 1 of 5
On admission, the healthcare provider prescribes a broad spectrum antibiotic for a client with a gram-negative infection. Before administering the first dose, it is most important for the nurse to implement which prescription?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Obtaining cultures (
B) before antibiotics identifies the specific bacteria and ensures effective treatment. Sodium/fluid monitoring (
A) is unrelated to antibiotics. Blood count/electrolytes (
C) donβt guide initial therapy.
Topical antibiotics (
D) are secondary.
Question 2 of 5
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