Maternal and Child Care: A 6-month-old infant is admitted with suspected bacterial meningitis. She is crying,
irritable, and lying in the opisthotonic position. Which intervention should the nurse
take initially?

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A 6-month-old infant is admitted with suspected bacterial meningitis. She is crying, 
irritable, and lying in the opisthotonic position. Which intervention should the nurse 
take initially?

James Marion Endrina Entice · Accepted Answer

Institute droplet precautions in addition to standard precautions.

Maternal and Child Care

A 6-month-old infant is admitted with suspected bacterial meningitis. She is crying, irritable, and lying in the opisthotonic position. Which intervention should the nurse take initially?

Institute droplet precautions in addition to standard precautions.

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