High School

A nurse and an assistive personnel are caring for a client who has bacterial meningitis. The nurse should give the AP which of the following instructions?

A. Wear a mask
B. Wear a gown
C. Keep the client's room well-lit
D. Maintain the head of the bed at a 45° elevation

Answer :

Final answer:

The nurse should give the assistive personnel the instruction to wear a mask when caring for a client with bacterial meningitis.

Explanation:

The nurse should give the assistive personnel the instruction to wear a mask when caring for a client with bacterial meningitis.

Bacterial meningitis is caused by the spread of bacteria, particularly through respiratory droplets. Wearing a mask can help prevent the transmission of bacteria from the assistive personnel to the client or vice versa.