A client is being admitted for possible meningitis. The nurse recognizes that which of the following assessment data are significant to the confirmation of that diagnoses?
1. A history of flulike symptoms resolving 5 days ago
2. Blood pressure of 100/62
3. Sluggish pupils bilaterally
4. A cervical lymph node palpable on physical examination
A history of flulike symptoms resolving 5 days ago
Rationale: The presence of systemic viral infections such as a "flulike" illness is significant and may indicate the original source of the viral invasion. None of the remaining options of hypotension, sluggish pupils, or an enlarged cervical lymph node is considered a risk factor for meningitis.
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