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The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Admitted with Bacterial

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The nurse is caring for a patient admitted with bacterial meningitis.Vital signs
Assessed by the nurse include blood pressure 110/70 mm Hg,heart rate 110 beats/min,respiratory rate 30 breaths/min,oxygen saturation (SpO2) 95% on supplemental oxygen at 3 L/min,and a temperature 103.5°F.What is the priority nursing action?


A) Elevate the head of the bed 30 degrees.
B) Keep lights dim at all times.
C) Implement seizure precautions.
D) Maintain bed rest at all times.

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