The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Admitted with Bacterial

question 2

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a patient admitted with bacterial meningitis.Vital signs assessed by the nurse include blood pressure 110/70 mm Hg,heart rate 110 beats/min,respiratory rate 30 breaths/min,oxygen saturation (SpO₂) 95% on supplemental oxygen at 3 L/min,and a temperature 103.5° F.What is the priority nursing action?

• A) Elevate the head of the bed 30 degrees.
• B) Keep lights dim at all times.
• C) Implement seizure precautions.
• D) Maintain bedrest at all times.

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