Microbiology · practice question
A 71-year-old client in a long-term care facility is being evaluated for nursing care related to specimen collection and culture sensitivity. Assessment data include fever 101.8°F (38.8°C) with elevated WBC and bandemia. Which nursing action is the priority to keep the client safe?
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Answer and explanation
Correct answer
A. Stay with the client, remove immediate hazards, reassess, and escalate per facility safety protocol.
Why
Client safety requires direct assessment, hazard reduction, and timely escalation rather than assumptions, abandonment, or policy-only actions.
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