Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 88%
Simulated
The nurse is caring for a client with a diagnosis of urinary tract infection. The physician has ordered an antibiotic. What is the priority prior to administering this medication?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
The correct answer is C: Obtain a urine specimen for culture and sensitivity. This is the priority before administering the antibiotic because it helps identify the specific bacteria causing the infection and determine the most effective antibiotic treatment. Platelet count (A) and PTT (D) are not directly related to UTI treatment. Blood pressure (B) may be important but not the priority. No additional choices were provided.