Which lab is a priority for the nurse to check before administering an antibacterial agent?

4. Which lab is a priority for the nurse to check before administering an antibacterial agent? Blood glucose Liver enzymes Potassium level White Blood Cell (WBC) count Rationale Before administering any antibacterial agent, it is important to check a patient’s WBC count. Monitoring the white blood cell count before and throughout therapy provides the nurse […]