A nurse is caring for a client who has constricted pupils, delayed reflexes, and decreased blood pressure. The nurse should identify that these findings are potential manifestations of which of the following?

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. Varicella-zoster requires airborne and contact precautions due to the highly contagious nature of chickenpox (varicella) and shingles (zoster).

B. Vancomycin-resistant enterococcus (VRE) typically requires contact precautions to prevent transmission.

C. Pertussis is spread via respiratory droplets, so droplet precautions are necessary to prevent transmission.

D. Rotavirus is transmitted via the fecal-oral route and typically requires contact precautions.