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

A patient admitted with bacterial meningitis and a temperature of 102° F ( 38.8° C ) has orders for all of these collaborative interventions. Which action should the nurse take first?

A) Administer ceftizoxime ( Cefizox ) 1 g IV.
B) Use a cooling blanket to lower temperature.
C) Swab the nasopharyngeal mucosa for cultures.
D) Give acetaminophen ( Tylenol ) 650 mg PO.

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