A nurse from the State Health Department is instructing a group of nurses regarding reportable infections. Which of the following infections should the nurse report to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention?

The nurse should first administer the client's cefazolinto the client's IV access

Rationale:

Cefazolin is an antibiotic prescribed to treat the client's suspected infection indicated by the fever and hip surgical wound inflammation. Administering the antibiotic promptly is essential to initiate treatment and address the underlying cause of the fever. The prescription specifies administering cefazolin intravenously, so the nurse should prioritize administering it through the client's IV access. Administering acetaminophen or alprazolam may be appropriate based on the client's symptoms and vital signs, but addressing the infection with antibiotics takes precedence.

A. Place the client's valuables in the facility's safe - While securing the client's valuables is important, it is not the priority upon admission.

B. Observe the client's level of mobility - This is the priority as it allows the nurse to assess the client's immediate physical condition and risk of falls or other mobility-related issues.

C. Administer prescribed medications - Medication administration can wait until the client's initial assessment, including mobility, has been completed.

D. Electronically enter the prescriptions from the provider - Entering prescriptions can be done after the initial assessment and immediate needs of the client have been addressed.