The physician has ordered antibiotics and laboratory tests for a client experiencing pneumonia. Before administering the first dose of antibiotics, the nurse ensures that:
1. blood and sputum cultures have been obtained.
2. the client has voided.
3. the client is not experiencing vomiting.
4. the client has no visitors.
Answer: 1
1. The nurse does not want to give the antibiotic before cultures have been drawn, as the antibiotics could alter the results of the cultures.
2. There is no need for the client to void first.
3. While in the hospital, antibiotics are usually given IV or IM.
4. The client may have visitors during treatment.
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