ATI END OF CHAPTER QUESTIONS FOR PEDS EXAM 1 (SHANEL HOURLIER ANTHIAN) with Answers, 22 pages

Document Content and Description Below

A nurse is caring for a client who has suspected meningitis and a decreased level of consciousness. What is the appropriate action for the nurse to take? - Place client on NPO status Change in level... of consciousness is common and could lead to aspiration if PO A nurse is reviewing cerebrospinal fluid analysis for a client who has suspected meningitis. What are 3 indicators of viral meningitis? - Negative gram stain Normal glucose content Normal protein content A nurse is caring for a 4 month old infant who has meningitis. What is associated with the diagnosis - High-pitched cry A nurse is caring for a school age client who possibly has Reye syndrome. What is a risk factor for developing this syndrome? - Recent episode of gastroenteritis A nurse is developing an in-service about viral and bacterial meningitis. What are 2 immunizations that could decrease the incidence of [Show More]

Last updated: 1 year ago

Preview 1 out of 22 pages