Practice Question
The nurse is caring for an unvaccinated child with 104F fever, photophobia, neck rigidity. The RN knows that in order to address the infection the priority interventions?
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Correct Answer:
Administer antibiotics as per provider's order.
Rationale:
🔵 The symptoms (high fever, photophobia, neck stiffness) suggest bacterial meningitis, a medical emergency.
🔵 Immediate antibiotic therapy is priority to prevent complications such as septicemia and brain damage.
🔵 Supportive care (fluids, antipyretics) follows after initiating antibiotic coverage.
🔵 Diagnostic tests (lumbar puncture, cultures) confirm the organism but treatment must not be delayed.
🔵 Standard precautions include droplet isolation to prevent transmission.
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- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Pediatrics
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