The nurse is preparing to administer a broad-spectrum antibiotic medication to a client.An important nursing intervention prior to administration of the anti-infective is:

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Performing a culture prior to administering the first dose of the anti-infective is the best choice. This allows the nurse to identify the specific microorganism causing the infection and determine the most effective antibiotic therapy. It is important to obtain a culture before initiating therapy, as starting the medication without a culture may lead to resistance, treatment failure, or adverse reactions. Culture within 24 hours after starting the medication is still necessary, but it is not a pre-administration intervention. Obtaining the culture report is important but not prior to administration. Administering the medicine without performing cultures may lead to treatment failure or adverse reactions.

The Nurse Is Preparing to Administer a Broad-Spectrum Antibiotic Medication