The nurse received orders to obtain a vaginal culture and start an antibacterial agent. The nurse should:
1. start the drug as ordered and take the culture within 6 hours of drug initiation.
2. obtain the vaginal specimen prior to starting the antibacterial agent.
3. obtain the specimen and add a label stating that the antibacterial agent was started 4 hours prior to collection.
4. delay initiation of the drug until the results have been returned from the laborato-ry.
2
The specimen should be obtained before any antibacterial agent is started.
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Application
REF: 1107, Drug Therapy table OBJ: 7
TOP: Collection of Vaginal Smear Specimen
KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation
MSC: NCLEX: Safe, Effective Care Environment
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