Pharmacological and Parenteral TherapiesQuestion 1370 of 2368
The provider orders broad-spectrum antibiotics for a client with suspected sepsis. When should the nurse give the first dose?
- After the culture and sensitivity results are available
- After the client's temperature has been controlled
- At the next scheduled medication time
- As soon as possible after blood is drawn for diagnostic testing
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Correct answer: As soon as possible after blood is drawn for diagnostic testing
Antibiotics are started as soon as possible after blood is drawn for diagnostic testing; they are narrowed later.
Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), High-risk Perinatal Client Care: Treatment of SIRS and Sepsis. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026