A 31-year-old client presents for care with symptoms of toxic shock syndrome secondary to Staphylococcus aureus infection. The provider has ordered a blood culture, urinalysis, and CBC as part of diagnostic studies. With this condition, the nurse would most likely expect to see which of the following indicated by the CBC?
A client is suspected to have a central line associated blood stream infection (CLABSI). The nurse is preparing to draw blood for one blood culture from the client’s central venous catheter. The client has a triple-lumen catheter with fluid running into one lumen and two lumens that are not in use. What is the first step when drawing a blood sample using the syringe method?
A diabetic client has a foot wound that is most likely infected. The nurse must collect a sample for culture using a swab. Which actions would be part of the process of collecting a wound specimen using a swab? Select all that apply.
A nurse is caring for a client who has developed sepsis related to the catheter used for TPN. The client has a fever and chills and the physician-ordered laboratory testing determined that the blood culture for infection was positive. Which of the following nursing interventions is most appropriate?
A nurse who works at a long-term care facility has received a call from a local lab about a positive blood culture result found on one of the residents in the facility. Which action should the nurse take next?
