A Patient Has Just Been Admitted with Probable Bacterial Pneumonia

question 30

Multiple Choice

A patient has just been admitted with probable bacterial pneumonia and sepsis. Which order should the nurse implement first?

• A)Chest x-ray via stretcher
• B)Blood cultures from two sites
• C)Ciprofloxacin (Cipro) 400 mg IV
• D)Acetaminophen (Tylenol) rectal suppository

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