A client comes to the emergency department with a fever of 104° F.What will the best plan by the nurse include?

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The best plan would be to obtain blood for culture and sensitivity to identify the source of the fever and determine the appropriate antibiotic treatment. Obtaining a complete blood count (CBC) may also be helpful but obtaining blood for culture and sensitivity takes priority. Obtaining liver and renal function tests or a sterile urine specimen may be necessary depending on the individual case, but they are not the immediate priority in this situation.

A Client Comes to the Emergency Department with a Fever