A Patient Admitted with Bacterial Meningitis and a Temperature of 38.9°C

question 6

Multiple Choice

A patient admitted with bacterial meningitis and a temperature of 38.9°C has orders for all of these collaborative interventions.Which one should the nurse accomplish first?

• A) IV ceftizoxime (Cefizox)1 g now and every 6 hours
• B) IV dexamethasone (Decadron)4 mg now
• C) Hypothermia blanket to keep the temperature less than 38.7°C
• D) Nasopharyngeal swab for culture and sensitivity

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