The nurse is caring for a client with a suspected infection.Which action by the nurse is most appropriate?
A) Give antibiotics as soon as possible to prevent sepsis.
B) Obtain all required cultures, then administer the antibiotic.
C) Wait for culture results to give the most appropriate antibiotic.
D) Defer cultures unless the client shows signs of drug resistance.
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