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A client is admitted to the emergency department with symptoms of meningitis. Reviewing the client's culture and sensitivity (C&S) report, the nurse would expect evidence of which organisms to confirm this diagnosis?
 
  Standard Text: Select all that apply.
  1. Streptococci
  2. Escherichia coli
  3. Haemophilus influenzae
  4. Rickettsia rickettsii
  5. Shigella

Correct Answer: 1,2,3
Rationale 1: Streptococci can cause meningitis in children.
Rationale 2: Escherichia coli can cause meningitis in children.
Rationale 3: Haemophilus influenzae can cause meningitis in children.
Rationale 4: Rickettsia rickettsii is the organism responsible for Rocky Mountain spotted fever.
Rationale 5: Shigella is an organism responsible for dysentery.
Global Rationale: Streptococci, Escherichia coli, and Haemophilus influenzae can cause meningitis in children.