A 4-Year-Old Child Is Admitted with Fever,chills,headache,vomiting,lethargy,photophobia,and Nuchal Rigidity

question 22

Multiple Choice

A 4-year-old child is admitted with fever,chills,headache,vomiting,lethargy,photophobia,and nuchal rigidity.Based on these clinical manifestations,what diagnosis would the nurse anticipate?

• A) Status epilepticus
• B) Bacterial meningitis
• C) Head trauma
• D) Septic shock

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