The patient has been diagnosed with acute lung injury after submersion in contaminated ground water and probable aspiration. The patient has developed tachycardia, fever, and increased white blood cell count
What does the nurse anticipate will be added to the plan of care?
A) Prophylactic antibiotics
B) Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
C) Obtain blood, sputum, urine cultures.
D) Intravenous controlled sedation
C
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