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A child has been admitted for suspected bacterial endocarditis. What action takes priority?
 
  A.
  Administering antibiotics
  B.
  Education on valve replacement
  C.
  Giving an antipyretic
  D.
  Obtaining blood cultures
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6 years ago
ANS: D
The priority action is to obtain blood cultures, either drawn by the nurse or laboratory. Antibiotics are not started until these are collected. If the child is febrile, an antipyretic is appropriate, but it is not the priority. Education on valve replacement is not warranted until later in the course of the disease if it is needed.
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