A 3-Year-Old Has Been Diagnosed with Bacterial Meningitis

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Multiple Choice

A 3-year-old has been diagnosed with bacterial meningitis. What should the nurse expect to find on the laboratory report for the most common cause of this bacterial meningitis?

• A) Haemophilus influenzae
• B) Neisseria meningitidis
• C) S. pneumonia
• D) Escherichia coli

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Definitions:

Body Composition

The ratio of body fat to lean body mass, including muscles, bones, and organs.

Pear-Shaped

A term often used to describe a body type where the lower part of the body, such as the hips and thighs, is wider than the upper body.

Apple-Shaped

A body shape characterized by greater fat distribution around the waist compared to the hips, associated with a higher risk of metabolic diseases.

Obesity

A medical condition involving excessive body fat that increases the risk of health problems.