Sarah comes into the office with a severe headache, fever, delirium, nausea, vomiting, and a stiff neck. Which physical maneuver will you perform to help determine a diagnosis?
A. Kernig's sign
B. Hoover's sign
C. Hoffman's sign
D. Babinski's reflex
Answer: A. Kernig's sign
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