Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 94%
Simulated
The client with infective endocarditis is admitted to the medical department. Which health-care providerÔÇÖs order should be implemented first?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Blood cultures (B) are obtained first in endocarditis to identify the pathogen before antibiotics (A) obscure results. Echocardiogram (C) and bedrest (D) follow.