All Staff should don appropriate PPE when performing procedures such as blood sampling. If Meningococcal Meningitis is suspected patients should be isolated and droplet precautions continued for 24 hours after administration of appropriate antibiotics.
How do nurses care for meningitis patients.......
For Nursing Management they should assess the patient's mental status and provide psychological support if the patient is conscious. Elevate the head of the bed to approx 30 degrees with a straight neck for venous drainage from the brain. Ensure the patient has an IV line for fluids and medications. Administer antibiotics as prescribed.
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How can a nurse care for a patient with meningitis
How do nurses care for meningitis patients.......
For Nursing Management they should assess the patient's mental status and provide psychological support if the patient is conscious. Elevate the head of the bed to approx 30 degrees with a straight neck for venous drainage from the brain. Ensure the patient has an IV line for fluids and medications. Administer antibiotics as prescribed.
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