Question

the nurse is caring for a client with bacterial meningitis. which assessment finding(s) is most important in determining nursing care for a client with bacterial meningitis? select all that apply.

Answer 1

The assessment finding that is most important in determining nursing care for a client with bacterial meningitis is purpura of hands and feet, and cloudy cerebral spinal fluid. The correct options are B and C.

What is bacterial meningitis?

Meningitis is an infection of the membranes that protect the spinal cord and brain (meninges). Infection causes the membranes to swell and press on the spinal cord or brain.

This can lead to significant complications. Meningitis symptoms appear suddenly and rapidly worsen.

Purpura of the hands and feet, as well as cloudy cerebral spinal fluid, are the most important assessment findings in determining nursing care for a client with bacterial meningitis.

Thus, the correct options are B and C.

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Your question seems incomplete, the missing options are:

A. Pain and stiffness of the extremities

B. Purpura of hands and feet

C. Cloudy cerebral spinal fluid

D. Low red blood cell (RBC) count

E. Low white blood cell (WBC) count

F. Low antidiuretic hormone (ADH) levels