The nurse admits a client who has a medical diagnosis of bacterial meningitis to the unit. Which intervention has the highest priority in providing care for this client?
A. Administer initial dose of broad-spectrum antibiotic
B. Instruct the client to force fluids hourly
C. Obtain results of culture and sensitivity of CSF
D. Assess the client for symptoms of hyponatremia
Ans: D. Assess the client for symptoms of hyponatremia
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(Select all that apply.) a. It promotes dependence within clients. b. It supports allowing the client time for questions. c. It considers whom information should be provided to. d. It respects the amount of information desired by clients. e. It encourages providing clients with sufficient information.
MC All of these questions can guide the program evaluation. Which question addresses analysis and use of evaluative data?
A. What evidence will be used to compare program performance with the standards selected? B. What conclusions can be drawn from comparing program data with the standards selected? C. What standards will be used to judge the program's performance? D. What will be evaluated?