The nurse is planning care for a school-age child with bacterial meningitis. Which of the following should be included?
1. Keep environmental stimuli at aminimum.
2. Avoid giving pain medications thatcould dull sensorium.
3. Measure head circumference toassess developing complications.
4. Have child move head side to side atleast every two hours.
Answer:1
Rationale: A quiet environment should be maintained because noise can disturb a child with meningitis.Pain medications are appropriate to give and should be used when needed.Measuring head circumference would only be appropriate for a child less than 2 years.Excessive head movement should be avoided because it can increase irritation of the meninges.
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