The nurse who notes that a male patient complaining of a headache is guarding his neck and complaining of stiffness in the neck area suspects he may have meningitis. 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
Feedback: 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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