When Assessing a 53-Year-Old Patient with Bacterial Meningitis,the Nurse Obtains

question 19

Multiple Choice

When assessing a 53-year-old patient with bacterial meningitis,the nurse obtains the following data.Which finding should be reported immediately to the health care provider?

• A) The patient exhibits nuchal rigidity.
• B) The patient has a positive Kernig's sign.
• C) The patient's temperature is 101° F (38.3° C).
• D) The patient's blood pressure is 88/42 mm Hg.

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