Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 67%
Simulated
A nurse is caring for a client whose throat culture is positive for group A streptococcus 24 hours after a rapid strep test (RST) was negative. Which of the following actions is the nurse's priority?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Notifying the client to return for antibiotic therapy is the priority, as group A streptococcus requires prompt treatment to prevent complications. Gargling, contact tracing, and fever management are secondary to initiating antibiotics.