A Patient Is Complaining of a Fever and a "Stiff

question 27

Multiple Choice

A patient is complaining of a fever and a "stiff neck." Upon assessment, the patient is unable to rotate the neck. The nurse would conduct additional assessment for which condition?

• A) Gout
• B) Cervical vertebrae fracture
• C) Infectious process
• D) Arthritis

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