A Patient Being Admitted with Bacterial Meningitis Has a Temperature

question 27

Multiple Choice

A patient being admitted with bacterial meningitis has a temperature of 102.5° F (39.2° C) and a severe headache. Which order should the nurse implement first?

• A)Administer ceftizoxime (Cefizox) 1 g IV.
• B)Give acetaminophen (Tylenol) 650 mg PO.
• C)Use a cooling blanket to lower temperature.
• D)Swab the nasopharyngeal mucosa for cultures.

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