A patient with acute pyelonephritis has a temperature of 39.2°C, chills, flank pain, and nausea. Which nursing action is the priority?
Correct answer: C. Administer the prescribed antibiotic
- A. Apply a warm pack to the flank
- B. Encourage oral fluids if not restricted
- C. Administer the prescribed antibiotic
- D. Teach proper perineal hygiene
Explanation
Pyelonephritis is a kidney infection, so timely administration of the prescribed antibiotic treats the cause and helps prevent sepsis. Fluids, comfort measures, and hygiene teaching are useful, but they do not replace antimicrobial treatment.
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