The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Admitted with Bacterial

question 20

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a patient admitted with bacterial meningitis.Vital signs
Assessed by the nurse include blood pressure 110/70 mm Hg,heart rate 110 beats/min,respiratory rate 30 breaths/min,oxygen saturation (SpO₂) 95% on supplemental oxygen at 3 L/min,and a temperature 103.5°F.What is the priority nursing action?

• A) Elevate the head of the bed 30 degrees.
• B) Keep lights dim at all times.
• C) Implement seizure precautions.
• D) Maintain bed rest at all times.

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Definitions:

Myelin Sheath

The fatty layer coating and insulating nerve fibers in the central and peripheral nervous systems, speeding up neural signals.

Peripheral Nervous System

The part of the nervous system outside the brain and spinal cord, connecting the central nervous system to limbs and organs.

Neuroglia

Non-neuronal cells in the nervous system that provide support and protection for neurons.

Neuroglia

Supportive cells in the nervous system that do not produce electrical impulses but are crucial for the functioning of neurons.