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A child admitted with bacterial meningitis is prescribed initial antibiotic therapy. The nurse knows that which action must be performed before initiating the antibiotic therapy?

Identification of the specific organism causing the infection
Collection of CSF
Administration of oxygen
Collection of respiratory secretions

Explanation

Answer: B - Before initiating the antimicrobial therapy, the nurse must ensure that the CSF and blood are collected for culture. Respiratory secretions are not collected for culture. After identifying the causative agent, the specific antimicrobials can be administered if the initial therapy does not cover them.

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