A child with meningitis suddenly assumes an opisthotonic position. In what position should the nurse position the child?
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Step 1: Understand that the child with meningitis is assuming an opisthotonic position, which is an abnormal position where the body is rigid and arched with the head thrown backward. Show more…
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