The nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with bacterial meningitis.Which medications should the nurse expect to be prescribed for this patient? (Select all that apply.)

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Analgesics are given to lessen head and neck pain.Antibiotics are administered for bacterial meningitis.Antipyretics such as acetaminophen are used to control the fever.Anti-inflammatory agents are given to decrease swelling.D.Anticoagulants are not routinely administered in the treatment of bacterial meningitis.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Diagnosed with Bacterial