The nurse is caring for a patient who has just been admitted with a fever of 102.6° F.Which intervention will the nurse perform first for the patient?

A) Administer the prescribed antibiotic.
B) Administer the prescribed antipyretic.
C) Draw blood cultures for laboratory testing.
D) Apply a cool washcloth to the patient's forehead.

Antipyretic

A type of medication used to reduce or prevent fever.

Blood Cultures

Laboratory tests that check for the presence of bacteria, fungi, or other microorganisms in the blood, often used to identify infections.

Antibiotic

Medications used to treat infections by killing or inhibiting the growth of bacteria, essential in managing bacterial infections.