A client is admitted with suspected pneumonia from the emergency department. The client went to the primary care provider a "few days ago" and shows the nurse the results of what the client calls "an allergy test," as shown below:
What action by the nurse takes priority?
a.
Assess the client for possible items to which he or she is allergic.
b.
Call the primary care provider's office to request records.
c.
Immediately place the client on Airborne Precautions.
d.
Prepare to begin administration of intravenous antibiotics.
ANS: C
This "allergy test" is actually a positive tuberculosis test. The client should be placed on Airborne Precautions immediately. The other options do not take priority over preventing the spread of the disease.
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