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A nurse is caring for a patient who has been admitted to the hospital with a suspected diagnosis of bacterial meningitis. Which diagnostic procedure should the nurse prepare the patient for?

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Rationale: A lumbar puncture is essential for confirming bacterial meningitis by analyzing cerebrospinal fluid, making it the priority diagnostic procedure.

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