ATI RN
ATI Nur 223a Sect 4 Pediatrics Final Exam Questions
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Child who has a suspected diagnosis of bacterial meningitis.
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A nurse is caring for a child who has a suspected diagnosis of bacterial meningitis. Which of the following actions is the nurse's priority?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Administer an intravenous antibiotic. Administering antibiotics promptly is crucial in bacterial meningitis to prevent complications and reduce mortality. The priority is to start antibiotics as soon as possible to target the bacteria causing the infection. Obtaining blood cultures (
A) is important but not the immediate priority. Preparing for a lumbar puncture (
C) is essential for diagnosis but administering antibiotics takes precedence. Placing the child in isolation (
D) is important for infection control but not the immediate priority over administering antibiotics.
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