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A Patient Being Admitted with Bacterial Meningitis Has a Temperature

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A patient being admitted with bacterial meningitis has a temperature of 102.5° F (39.2° C) and a severe headache. Which order should the nurse implement first?


A) Administer ceftizoxime (Cefizox) 1 g IV.
B) Give acetaminophen (Tylenol) 650 mg PO.
C) Use a cooling blanket to lower temperature.
D) Swab the nasopharyngeal mucosa for cultures.

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