Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 75%
Simulated
The nurse administered an IV broad-spectrum antibiotic scheduled every six (6) hours to the client with a systemic infection at 0800. At 1000, the culture and sensitivity prompted the HCP to change the IV antibiotic. When transcribing the new antibiotic order, when would the initial dose be administered?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
New antibiotic orders for active infections require prompt administration (within 1 hour) to maintain therapeutic levels, per sepsis guidelines.