The Nurse Is Admitting a Client with Suspected Meningitis and Notes

question 14

Multiple Choice

The nurse is admitting a client with suspected meningitis and notes a positive Brudzinski sign has been noted in the history and physical. Which clinical manifestation would validate this assessment finding?

• A) Seizure activity.
• B) Neck pain and stiffness.
• C) Flexion of the legs and thighs.
• D) Neck extension.

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