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    N180 Pharmacology Proctored Exam
    Select All That Apply

    A nurse is preparing to administer a drug via an intramuscular (IM) route to an adult client who has a bacterial infection. Which actions should the nurse plan to take? (Select All That Apply.)

    Explanation & Rationale

    A. Incorrect – Blood creatinine: Measures kidney function but does not diagnose UTIs or identify the causative organism. B. Incorrect – Blood culture: Used to detect bacteria in the bloodstream (e.g., sepsis) but does not identify a UTI-causing pathogen. C. Correct – Urine culture and sensitivity: This test identifies the specific bacteria causing the UTI and determines which antibiotics will be most effective for treatment. D. Incorrect – Complete Blood Count (CBC): Can show elevated WBCs, indicating infection, but does not determine the pathogen.

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