A Patient with Meningitis Develops Hypotension and Tachycardia

question 27

Multiple Choice

A patient with meningitis develops hypotension and tachycardia. What action should the nurse take? Select all that apply.

• A) Notify the health care provider.
• B) Complete a neurological assessment.
• C) Ensure intravenous fluids are available.
• D) Place intubation equipment at the bedside.
• E) Prepare to administer adrenal corticosteroids.

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Definitions:

Drives

Psychological triggers that stimulate an organism to action toward a specific goal or fulfillment of a need.

Needs

Basic requirements for human survival and well-being, such as food, water, protection, and love.

Internal Source

Information or motivation originating within oneself, as opposed to external factors or influences.

Frustration

A feeling of dissatisfaction, often accompanied by anxiety or depression, resulting from unmet needs or unresolved problems.