The nurse is caring for a patient with bacterial meningitis. What will the nurse include in the plan of care?
a. A quiet environment with minimal stimu-lation
b. Care using medical asepsis
c. Limitation of oral fluids
d. Distraction to reduce daytime naps
A
The environment is kept quiet with minimal stimulation to reduce the possibility of seizure. The care is done with general precautions. Fluid intake in encouraged, as are daytime naps to preserve energy.
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