The nurse knows the BEST time to obtain specimen culture is which of the following?

following?
a. Before the antibiotic is started
b. 12 hours after the antibiotic has been started
c. 24 hours after the antibiotic has been started
d. 48 hours after the antibiotic has been started


a. Before the antibiotic is started
FEEDBACK:
a. It is imperative to obtain the appropriate specimen before administering medication. The physician may order an empiric regimen before test results are available.
b. This is not the best time. .
c. This is not the best time. .
d. This is not the best time. .

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