All of the following orders are received for a patient who has just been admitted with probable bacterial pneumonia and sepsis.Which one will the nurse accomplish first?

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Obtaining blood cultures from two sites is the first priority as it will help identify the bacteria causing the infection and guide appropriate antibiotic therapy. Administering ciprofloxacin and obtaining a chest radiograph can be done after the blood cultures are obtained. Administering an aspirin suppository is not a priority in this case.

All of the Following Orders Are Received for a Patient