A child undergoing chemotherapeutic treatment for cancer is being admitted to the hospital for fever and possible sepsis.Cultures,antibiotics,and acetaminophen (Tylenol)have been ordered for this child.Which order should the nurse do first?

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Obtaining the cultures should be done first to identify the source of the fever and sepsis. This is important in order to administer the appropriate antibiotics. Administering antibiotics or Tylenol before obtaining cultures could alter the results and make it more difficult to determine the source of infection.

A Child Undergoing Chemotherapeutic Treatment for Cancer Is Being Admitted