The Patient Is Diagnosed with Suspected Bacteremia

The patient is diagnosed with suspected bacteremia.The physician has prescribed blood cultures from two different sites.The patient is complaining of chills and has an elevated temperature.What action should the nurse take in the presence of these symptoms?

A) Delay drawing the blood cultures until symptoms subside.
B) Draw blood from only one site to prevent further discomfort.
C) Draw the blood cultures as ordered.
D) Draw blood from the patient's intravenous (IV) catheter.