Asked by Leslie Teresa Medina on May 27, 2024
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Why will the nurse draw a blood culture before giving an antipyretic medication?
A) The causative organism is most prevalent during a spike in temperature.
B) Elevated temperatures slow metabolic rate and improve blood oxygenation.
C) The antipyretic medication will inhibit bacteria growth within the culture tubes.
D) Venous distention is greater because of fluid retention from hyperthermia.
Blood Culture
A diagnostic test involving the cultivation of blood samples to detect and identify bacteria or fungi present in the bloodstream.
Antipyretic Medication
Drugs specifically designed to lower fever by acting on the heat-regulating center in the brain, similar to but distinct in formulation from other fever-reducing agents.
Causative Organism
A term referring to the specific microorganism, such as bacteria or virus, that causes a disease.
- Elucidate the reasoning behind prioritizing specific nursing interventions over others when managing a patient experiencing fever or changes in vital signs.
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Geneva RoddyMay 30, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The nurse should obtain blood specimens at the same time as a temperature spike,when the causative organism is most prevalent.Elevated temperatures increase metabolic rate and increase the body's oxygen requirements.High fevers can cause dehydration and venous collapse.Antipyretic medications have no effect on bacterial growth within the culture tubes.
Learning Objectives
- Elucidate the reasoning behind prioritizing specific nursing interventions over others when managing a patient experiencing fever or changes in vital signs.