A 75-year-old patient with a history of chronic kidney disease is admitted with confusion, high fever (39.5°C), hypotension, and tachycardia. Blood cultures are drawn, and the patient is suspected of sepsis. What is the immediate nursing action?
1
Initiate broad-spectrum antibiotics as per the sepsis protocol.
2
Wait for the blood culture results before starting any treatment.
3
Give antipyretics only to manage the high fever and monitor vital signs.
4
Administer intravenous fluids to manage hypotension and improve perfusion.