Which action by the nurse is the priority when admitting a client who has a productive…

Which action by the nurse is the priority when admitting a client who has a productive cough, fever, and chills, and reports having children at home with whooping cough (pertussis)? geoquad A Auscultate client breath sounds. geoquad B Start prescribed antibiotic theropy. geoquad C Place client on droplet precautions. geoquad D Obtain sputum specimen for culture.