A patient admitted with bacterial meningitis and a temperature of 38.9°C has orders for all of these collaborative interventions.Which one should the nurse accomplish first?

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Obtaining a nasopharyngeal swab for culture and sensitivity is crucial to identify the causative organism and guide appropriate antibiotic therapy. It should be done before starting antibiotics to ensure accurate results.

A Patient Admitted with Bacterial Meningitis and a Temperature of 38.9°C