The physician writes the following admitting orders for a patient with suspected IE who has fever and chills: ceftriaxone (Rocephin)1.0 g intravenous (IV)piggyback every 12 hours,aspirin for a temperature above 38.9°C,blood cultures ? 3,complete blood count,and electrocardiogram (ECG).When admitting the patient,to which of the following orders should the nurse give the highest priority?

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Obtaining blood cultures before starting antibiotics is crucial for identifying the causative organism in infective endocarditis (IE), which guides appropriate antibiotic therapy.

The Physician Writes the Following Admitting Orders for a Patient