When caring for newly admitted clients, which medication should the nurse administer first?

Administering intravenous fluids for sepsis is the highest priority in this scenario because sepsis is a life-threatening condition that requires immediate intervention. The primary goal in treating sepsis is to restore intravascular volume, improve circulation and oxygen delivery to tissues, and reduce the risk of organ failure. Administering IV fluids helps to stabilize the patient's hemodynamic status, which can be critical in preventing rapid deterioration associated with septic shock.

Once the patient is stabilized with fluids, the nurse can address other concerns such as pain management with oxycodone, anxiety with hydroxyzine, or treating anemia with epoetin. However, in the context of newly admitted clients, addressing the underlying physiological needs and potential life threats takes precedence over symptomatic treatments. This approach aligns with the principles of prioritization in nursing care, focusing first on those interventions that can most significantly impact the client's immediate health status.