A nurse assesses a client with fever 38.9°C (102°F), absolute neutrophil count 320/mm³, and a tunneled central line. Which action is the priority?

• AObtain blood cultures and notify the provider for broad-spectrum antibiotics
• BApply a warm compress to the insertion site
• CEncourage oral fluids and rest
• DDocument findings and reassess in 4 hours

A nurse assesses a client with fever 38.9°C (102°F), absolute neutrophil count 320/mm³, and a tunneled central line. Which action is the priority?

• AObtain blood cultures and notify the provider for broad-spectrum antibiotics
• BApply a warm compress to the insertion site
• CEncourage oral fluids and rest
• DDocument findings and reassess in 4 hours