In taking the history of a client suspected of having bacterial meningitis, what is the most important question to ask the client?
A. "Do you live in a crowded residence?"
B. "When was your last tetanus vaccination?"
C. "Have you had any viral infections recently?"
D. "Have you traveled out of the country in the last month?"
A
Meningococcal meningitis tends to occur in outbreaks and is most likely to occur in areas of high-density population such as college dormitories, prisons, and military barracks.
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