The client diagnosed with adult respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) has been found to have a disease-causing organism resistant to the antibiotics being given. Which intervention should the nurse implement?
1. Monitor for therapeutic blood levels of the aminoglycoside antibiotic prescribed. 2. Prepare to administer the glucocorticoid medication ordered intramuscularly. 3. Obtain an order for repeat cultures to confirm the identity of the resistant organism. 4. Place the client on airborne isolation precautions
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