A patient is admitted to the hospital for treatment of pneumonia after complaining of high fever and shortness of breath. The patient was not able to produce sputum for a culture. The nurse will expect the patient's provider to order which of the following?

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Since the patient was not able to produce sputum for a culture, the provider may order a broad-spectrum antibiotic to cover a wide range of possible bacterial pathogens that could be causing the pneumonia. Once the culture and sensitivity results are available, the provider may adjust the antibiotic therapy accordingly.

A Patient Is Admitted to the Hospital for Treatment of Pneumonia