Practice Question
A nurse is assessing a client who was brought into the emergency room following a seizure. The nurse suspects the client may have meningococcal meningitis when assessment findings include nuchal rigidity and a petechial rash. After implementing droplet precautions, which of the following actions should the nurse initiate next?
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Correct Answer:
Administer an antipyretic.
Rationale:
🟢 After implementing droplet precautions for suspected meningococcal meningitis, the next priority is to administer an antipyretic to manage fever and discomfort.
🟢 Fever increases metabolic demands and can worsen the client’s condition, so temperature control is essential.
🟢 A vascular assessment and cranial nerve assessment are important but secondary to stabilizing the client.
🟢 Decreasing environmental stimuli helps reduce agitation but should be done after medical management begins.
🟢 Early fever control supports improved comfort and reduces complications.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Maternal & Newborn Care
- Answer Choices: 4