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123654777 · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

The nurse is caring for a patient with bacterial meningitis. What interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care?

a. Maintain a quiet environment with mi-nimal stimulation.
b. Provide all care using sterile technique.
c. Limit intake of oral fluids.
d. Provide magazines and other activities to reduce daytime naps.

Question 2

The physician has prescribed isometric exercises for a patient. For which patient should the nurse question this order?

a. A patient experiencing an acute exacerba-tion of congestive heart failure
b. A patient with uncontrolled diabetes
c. A patient with a urinary tract infection (UTI)
d. A patient with resolving epistaxis

katheyjon · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
The environment is kept quiet with minimal stimulation to reduce the possibility of seizure. The care is done with general precautions. Fluid intake is encouraged, as are daytime naps to preserve energy.

Answer to Question 2

A
Isometric exercises are based on the energy of opposing muscles working against each other. Isometric exercise may be contraindicated in patients with hypertension, increased intracranial pressure, or congestive heart failure, as there is a significant increase in blood pressure and heart rate during isometric exercise