A nurse is caring for a child who has a suspected diagnosis of bacterial meningitis. Which of the following actions is the nurse's priority?

A. Administering antibiotics as soon as possible is the priority for bacterial meningitis to prevent the spread of infection and reduce the risk of complications. B. Documenting intake and output is important but not as critical as administering antibiotics for suspected bacterial meningitis. C. Maintaining seizure precautions is essential but comes after addressing the infection with antibiotics. D. Reducing environmental stimuli can help manage symptoms but is not the priority action.