The Nurse Is Caring for a Client Admitted with Bacterial

question 10

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a client admitted with bacterial meningitis who has atemperature of 38.9C (102F) and has prescriptions for all of the following collaborative interventions. Which action should the nurse take first?

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

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