Which order should the nurse anticipate on a standard order for community-acquired pneumonia as a result of evidence-based practice research?
A)Administration of antibiotics ASAP
B)Obtain blood cultures prior to antibiotic administration
C)Obtain blood gases
D)Admit patient to an intensive care unit

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Obtaining blood cultures prior to antibiotic administration is important in order to identify the specific pathogen causing the pneumonia and ensure the appropriate antibiotic is administered. Administration of antibiotics ASAP is also important but should be done after blood cultures are obtained. Obtaining blood gases and admitting the patient to an ICU are not standard orders for community-acquired pneumonia.

Which Order Should the Nurse Anticipate on a Standard Order