When administering an ordered antimicrobial for an infection, the nurse should check the lab results for: 1. elevated white blood cells. 2. culture and sensitivity. 3. erythrocyte sedimentation rate....

When administering an ordered antimicrobial for an infection, the nurse should check the lab results for:

1. elevated white blood cells.

2. culture and sensitivity.

3. erythrocyte sedimentation rate.

4. fever.

The nurse assumes the care of a patient with active pulmonary tuberculosis. Before entering the patient's room, the appropriate nursing action would be to don