The nurse is caring for a client who has just been admitted with meningococcal meningitis. Which of the following observations requires the nurse to act?
A)The bedrails at the head and foot of the bed are both elevated.
B)The client receives a regular diet from the dietary department.
C)The student nurse goes into the client's room without a mask.
D)The lights in the client's room are turned off and the blinds are shut.

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Meningococcal meningitis is spread by respiratory secretions, so it is important to maintain respiratory isolation as well as standard precautions for at least the first 48 hours. Because the client may be confused and weak, bedrails should be elevated at both the foot and head of the bed. Low light levels in the room decrease pain caused by photophobia.
Nutrition is an important aspect of care in a client with meningitis.

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