A client with suspected meningococcal meningitis arrives to the unit. Which isolation precautions are required?

Question

Accepted Answer

B. Droplet precautions — Meningococcal meningitis requires droplet precautions (in addition to standard) until the client has been on appropriate antibiotics for the required period per policy.

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A. Contact precautions

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C. Airborne precautions

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D. Standard precautions only