Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 64%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A 6-year-old child is admitted to the hospital with suspected bacterial meningitis.What is the nursing priority in the care of this child? Select all that apply.
Correct answer
A,C,D
Rationale
The correct answers are A, C, and D. Placing the child on droplet precautions (A) is crucial to prevent the spread of infection. Administering intravenous antibiotics (C) as prescribed is essential to treat the underlying infection. Providing comfort measures (D) such as dimming the lights can help alleviate the child's discomfort. Encouraging fluids (B) is important for hydration but not the priority. Preparing for a CT scan (E) may be necessary but is not the priority in this case.