In planning patient care, the nurse will take into account the fact that the most appropriate time to draw a blood culture specimen is
1. When the patient's temperature is normal.
2. During a temperature spike.
3. After the patient is given antibiotics.
4. When the patient is sleeping.
ANS: 2
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