A Patient Admitted with Bacterial Meningitis and a Temperature of 102°

A patient admitted with bacterial meningitis and a temperature of 102° F has orders for all of these collaborative interventions. Which one should the nurse accomplish first?

A) IV ceftizoxime (Cefizox) 1 g now and every 6 hours
B) IV dexamethasone (Decadron) 4 mg now
C) Hypothermia blanket to keep temperature less than 101.6° F
D) Nasopharyngeal swab for culture and sensitivity

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