The nurse is preparing to administer an antibiotic to a patient who has been receiving the antibiotic for 2 days after a culture was obtained
The nurse notes increased erythema and swelling, and the patient has a persistent high fever of 39° C. What is the nurse's next action?
a. Administer the antibiotic as ordered.
b. Contact the provider to request another culture.
c. Discuss the need to add a second antibiotic with the provider.
d. Review the sensitivity results from the patient's culture.
ANS: D
The sensitivity results from the patient's culture will reveal whether the organism is sensitive or resistant to a particular antibiotic. The patient is not responding to the antibiotic being given, so the antibiotic should be held and the provider notified. Another culture is not indicated. Antibiotics should be added only when indicated by the sensitivity.
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