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NSG 123 Exam 3 Meningitis 2024/2025 ;100% complete newest version guide (verified)
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NSG 123 Exam 3 Meningitis-administer meds
-control seizures/prevent injuries
-isolation precautions
-alleviate symptoms
-reduce fever
-reduce stimuli - ANS-nursing interventions for meningitis?
-CSF draw
-CT of head
-CBC
-blood, urine, use, throat cultures - ANS-what lab test would you do for someone with
meningitis?
-decreased LOC
-pupillary changes
-impaired intraocular movements - ANS-What are s/s of increased cranial pressure?
-fever/chills
-headache
-altered mental status
-light sensitivity
-tachy cardia
-nuchal rigidity
-opisthotonos
-petechial rash - ANS-Clinical manifestations of meningitis?
-lower immune system
-dry fragile skin - ANS-what do steroids do to the body?
-the pressure at the time of puncture
-appearance of fluid
-glucose, protein, WBC - ANS-What do we test for in the CSF fluid for meningitis?
a diagnostic sign for meningitis marked by the person's inability to extend the leg completely
when the thigh is flexed upon the abdomen causing back pain - ANS-Kernig's sign
A,B,E - ANS-3. A patient is being treated for increased intracranial pressure. Which activities
below should the patient avoid performing?
A. Coughing
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