A Patient Being Admitted with Bacterial Meningitis Has a Temperature

question 8

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 for collaborative intervention 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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Definitions:

Prevention Cost

Costs incurred to prevent defects in products or services, including training, quality control, and equipment maintenance.

Internal Failure Cost

Costs associated with defects found before a product or service is delivered to the customer, such as scrap and rework expenses.

Value-Added Activity

An activity that is needed to meet customer requirements.

Preventive Maintenance

Preventive maintenance involves regularly scheduled inspections, service, and repairs of equipment and facilities to prevent unexpected breakdowns and extend their useful life.