The nurse explains to the mother of a child with meningitis that the child will remain in isolation until the child has:
a. Received at least 24 hours of antibiotic therapy
b. A normal temperature for 24 hours
c. Spinal fluid that is clear
d. Been free of upper respiratory symptoms
A
Isolation is maintained until the child has had 24 hours of antibiotic therapy.
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