When Assessing a Patient with Bacterial Meningitis, the Nurse Obtains

question 14

Multiple Choice

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

• A) The patient has a positive Kernig's sign.
• B) The patient complains of having a stiff neck.
• C) The patient's temperature is 101° F ( 38.3° C ).
• D) The patient's blood pressure is 86/42 mm Hg.

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