NCLEX PN Exam Practice Test Practice Question
The nurse is planning care for a 6-month-old client admitted with bacterial meningitis. Which nursing action is the priority?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Prompt antibiotic therapy is critical to treat bacterial meningitis and prevent complications or death, making it the priority. A, B, and C are important but secondary; padding prevents injury, daily head circumference monitors for hydrocephalus, and a low-stimuli environment reduces seizure risk, but none address the infection directly.
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