Why will the nurse draw a blood culture before giving an antipyretic medication?
A) The causative organism is most prevalent during a spike in temperature.
B) Elevated temperatures slow metabolic rate and improve blood oxygenation.
C) The antipyretic medication will inhibit bacteria growth within the culture tubes.
D) Venous distention is greater because of fluid retention from hyperthermia.
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