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luvbio

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The physician is treating a child with meningitis with a course of antibiotic therapy. The nurse assures the parents that the child will be out of isolation when:
 
  a. the course of antibiotics is complete.
  b. a negative CNS culture is obtained.
  c. the antibiotics have been initiated for 24 hours.
  d. the child has no symptoms of the disease.

Question 2

The patient who is allowed to take a tub bath should be told the maximum length of time to remain in the water is:
 
  a. 5 to 10 minutes.
  b. 10 to 20 minutes.
  c. 20 to 30 minutes.
  d. 30 to 40 minutes.



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Answer to Question 1

C
The child with bacterial meningitis is isolated until antibiotic therapy has been administered for at least 24 hours.

Answer to Question 2

B
A patient should not stay in the water for more than 20 minutes.




luvbio

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


komodo7

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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