The nurse is caring for a client who has just been admitted with pneumococcal pneumonia has a temperature of 38.7°C (101.7°F) with a frequent cough and symptoms of severe pleuritic chest pain. Which of the following prescribed medications should the nursegive first?
A)Guaifenesin
B)Acetaminophen
C)Azithromycin
D)Codeine phosphate

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Early initiation of antibiotic therapy has been demonstrated to reduce mortality. The other medications also are appropriate and should be given as soon as possible, but the priority is to start antibiotic therapy.

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