ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology 215 Questions
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The nurse is preparing to administer the first dose of an antibiotic to a patient admitted for pneumonia. What is the most important action to take prior to administering the antibiotic?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Collect a blood culture sample. This is crucial before administering the antibiotic to identify the specific pathogen causing the pneumonia and determine the most effective antibiotic treatment. Collecting a urine sample (
A) is not necessary for administering an antibiotic for pneumonia. Ensuring the patient is on a cardiac monitor (
B) is important but not the most crucial step before administering the antibiotic. Checking baseline vital signs (
D) is important, but collecting a blood culture sample takes precedence in this situation as it directly impacts the choice of antibiotic therapy.
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