ATI RN
ATI Nur223g Pediatrics Sect 2 Final Exam Questions
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A 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: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Place the child in isolation. This is the priority action because bacterial meningitis is highly contagious and can spread through respiratory droplets. Isolating the child helps prevent the spread of the infection to others. Administering antibiotics (choice
A) and obtaining blood cultures (choice
C) are important interventions but not the priority. Preparing for a lumbar puncture (choice
B) is crucial for confirming the diagnosis but can be delayed momentarily to ensure isolation.
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