Pediatric Nursing by Kathryn Rudd,Diane Kocisko

Exercise 5

You are the nurse in a busy emergency department. A father brings in his 1-year-old daughter and tells you that she has a fever of 104 rectally, is somewhat sleepy,and has a stiff neck. Which of the following should be your response?
A) Ask him to take her to her pediatrician, as the emergency department is crowded and busy.
B) Ask him to complete paperwork and have a seat until called, as the child has pink cheeks and is holding onto a toy.
C) Tell him to take her home and give her a baby aspirin.
D) Assume that she may have meningitis and immediately take her to a private exam room to begin assessment and treatment.