The nurse is caring for a child with meningitis. What acute ...

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The nurse is caring for a child with meningitis. What acute complications of meningitis should the nurse continuously assess the child for? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Seizures
  b. Cerebral palsy
  c. Cerebral edema
  d. Hydrocephalus
  e. Cognitive impairments

Question 2

The nurse is preparing to admit an adolescent with bacterial meningitis. What clinical manifestations should the nurse expect to observe? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Fever
  b. Chills
  c. Headache
  d. Poor tone
  e. Drowsiness

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, C, E
Acute complications of meningitis include syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH), subdural effusions, seizures, cerebral edema and herniation, and hydrocephalus. Long-term complications include cerebral palsy, cognitive impairments, learning disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and seizures.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, B, C, E
Clinical manifestations of bacterial meningitis in an adolescent include, fever, chills, headache, and drowsiness. Hyperactivity is present, not poor tone.