The nurse assesses vital signs for a patient admitted 2 days ago with gram-negative sepsis: temperature of 101.2° F,blood pressure of 90/56 mm Hg,pulse of 92 beats/min,and respirations of 34 breaths/min. Which action should the nurse take next?
A) Give the scheduled IV antibiotic.
B) Give the PRN acetaminophen (Tylenol) .
C) Obtain oxygen saturation using pulse oximetry.
D) Notify the health care provider of the patient's vital signs.
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