A Nurse Is Caring for a Client with Meningitis

question 30

Multiple Choice

A nurse is caring for a client with meningitis.Which laboratory values should the nurse monitor to identify potential complications of this disorder? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Sodium level
• B) Liver enzymes
• C) Clotting factors
• D) Cardiac enzymes
• E) Creatinine level

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Definitions:

Cognitive Dissonance

A psychological phenomenon where an individual experiences discomfort due to holding conflicting beliefs or attitudes, leading to an alteration in one of the beliefs or attitudes to reduce the discomfort.

Reducing Techniques

Strategies or methods used to decrease anxiety, stress, or other negative emotional states.

Bem's Self-Perception Theory

A psychological theory suggesting that people often infer their own attitudes and feelings from observing their behavior and the context in which it occurs, rather than initially recognizing inner attributes as the cause.

State of Tension

A psychological and physical state resulting from the awareness of a discrepancy between the current state and a desired goal, leading to motivation to resolve the discrepancy.