Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 80%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
Admission AssessmentHistory
Provider Prescriptions
Day 1, 1000:
An 88-year-old client was transferred to the ICU after they developed fever and hypotension.
The client was initially admitted 4 days ago with a left hip fracture and subsequently underwent total left hip replacement. The client is alert and oriented to person, place, and time. The client's partner is at the bedside
The nurse continues to care for the client in the intensive care unit. The nurse should first [BLANK] to the client's [BLANK].
Correct answer
C, E
Rationale
Cefazolin, an antibiotic, should be administered via IV access to treat the suspected infection causing fever, prioritizing infection control over other medications.