NCLEX Question of The Day - Nurselytic

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Which infection control measure is the priority for the nurse to implement in the care provided for a child admitted to the hospital with bacterial meningitis?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The priority control measure for the nurse to implement in caring for a child with bacterial meningitis is ensuring that gowns and masks are worn by all personnel in the child's room. This measure is crucial as the child with bacterial meningitis is contagious for at least 24 hours after starting antibiotics, necessitating airborne precautions to prevent the spread of infection to healthcare workers and other patients. Placing the child in a private room (
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A) is important but secondary to preventing infection transmission. Restricting visitors to parents only (
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C) is also significant but not as critical as ensuring proper infection control measures. While hand washing (
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D) is essential, the immediate need to prevent airborne transmission in the child's room takes precedence.

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