Pathophysiology / Overview
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Signs and Symptoms
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Immediate Red Flags
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Nursing Assessment and Interventions
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Clinical Pearls
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Client Education
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Your exam focus
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Next steps
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NP Meningitis Lesson
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Learning Outcomes
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Core Concept
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Common Causes by Population
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NP Assessment Priorities
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Fever, severe headache, photophobia, neck stiffness
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Seizure or focal neurologic deficit
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Non-blanching petechial or purpuric rash
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Meningococcemia Clues
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Diagnostic Workup
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First Actions
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When CT/Neuroimaging Is Needed Before LP
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New focal neurologic features, including seizure or posturing
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Progressive, sustained, or rapid fall in level of consciousness
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CSF Interpretation
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Treatment Priorities
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Empiric Antibiotics
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Dexamethasone
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Complications to Monitor
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Death
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Prevention and Public Health
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