Final answer:
The most appropriate action for the nurse would generally be to administer the prescribed dose of cefoperazone as scheduled, ensuring to monitor for adverse reactions and ensuring proper renal function, unless otherwise indicated by specific patient risk factors or healthcare facility protocols.
Step-by-step explanation:
The correct action a nurse should take when a client with hematuria secondary to a urinary tract infection (UTI) is prescribed IV cefoperazone would depend on the specific protocols of the healthcare facility and the patient's overall condition. However, in general, cefopeazone is a third-generation cephalosporin with broad-spectrum activity against numerous pathogens, including those that can cause UTIs. Given the information provided and assuming there are no contraindications or reasons to suspect an adverse reaction, the nurse would typically proceed with option c: Administer the prescribed dose of medication as scheduled. It's important to monitor the patient for any adverse reactions, especially if the patient has a history of antibiotic allergies, and to ensure that proper renal function is maintained, given the presence of hematuria.
It should be noted that monitoring a patient's PT/INR before administering cephalosporins may be done in patients with specific risk factors for bleeding, but this is not generally required for most patients. Assessing blood pressure is a standard practice, but not specific to the administration of this medication unless the patient has other underlying conditions that warrant it.