The nurse is caring for a newly admitted patient with sepsis and has received orders from the physician. What order should the nurse implement first?

Choice A reason: Finger-stick glucose is important for monitoring blood sugar levels, especially in septic patients who may develop hyperglycemia. However, it is not the highest priority compared to obtaining blood cultures and administering antibiotics.Choice B reason: Obtaining blood cultures x2 is the first priority in managing a patient with sepsis. Identifying the causative organism and determining antibiotic susceptibility is crucial for guiding effective treatment. Blood cultures should be obtained before administering antibiotics to ensure accurate results.Choice C reason: Tylenol (acetaminophen) 650 mg PO may be given to reduce fever and provide comfort, but it is not the highest priority in the initial management of sepsis. Immediate diagnostic and therapeutic interventions are more critical.Choice D reason: Vancomycin 760 mg IV is an important antibiotic for treating sepsis, especially if a resistant organism is suspected. However, it should be administered after blood cultures are obtained to avoid contaminating the cultures and ensuring accurate identification of the causative organism.