A client is admitted to the hospital reporting chills, fatigue and left lower leg pain for nearly a week. During initial assessment, the nurse notes wide-spread swelling and redness of left ankle in addition to a fever of 103.5° F (39.72° C). Which admission order should the nurse implement first?
(A) Perform sterile wound care to lower leg.
(B) Start I.V. for administration of antibiotics.
(C) Place client on bedrest with left leg elevated.
(D) Draw blood for serial cultures and lab work.