A Patient Experiencing a Fever, Stiff Neck, and Change in Mental

question 21

Multiple Choice

A patient experiencing a fever, stiff neck, and change in mental status has a positive Kernig's sign. What should these findings suggest to the nurse?

• A) The patient needs surgery to reduce intracranial pressure.
• B) The patient needs to be intubated.
• C) The patient should receive 100% oxygen via face mask.
• D) The patient has meningeal irritation.

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