A male patient presents to the clinic complaining of a headache. The nurse notes that the patient is guarding his neck and tells the nurse that he has stiffness in the neck area
What is another well-recognized sign of this infection?
A) Negative Brudzinski's sign
B) Positive Kernig's sign
C) Hyperpatellar reflex
D) Sluggish pupil reaction
Ans: B
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Meningeal irritation results in a number of well-recognized signs commonly seen in meningitis, such as a positive Kernig's sign, a positive Brudzinski's sign, and photophobia. Hyperpatellar reflex and a sluggish pupil reaction are not commonly recognized signs of meningitis.
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