A Patient Presents to a Primary Care Provider Reporting Fever

question 24

Multiple Choice

A patient presents to a primary care provider reporting fever, headache, nuchal rigidity, and decreased consciousness.History includes a previously treated sinusitis.Which medical diagnosis is best supported by this assessment data?

• A) Aseptic meningitis
• B) Bacterial meningitis
• C) Fungal meningitis
• D) Nonpurulent meningitis

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Definitions:

Cartilage

A firm, flexible connective tissue found in various parts of the body, including the joints, rib cage, and ear.

Osteoclasts

Type of bone cell responsible for the breakdown and resorption of bone tissue, playing a crucial role in bone maintenance, growth, and repair.

Calcium

A chemical element, symbol Ca, essential for living organisms, particularly in cell physiology and bone formation.

Humerus

The humerus is the long bone in the upper arm, extending from the shoulder to the elbow.