The nurse is performing a physical exam on a 9-year-old boy who complains of a stiff neck and pain in his arms and legs. He has never been vaccinated for polio. Which of the following assessment findings would suggest the child has polio?
A) Swelling in the neck
B) Confusion and anxiety
C) Positive Kernig's sign
D) Conjunctivitis
C
Response:
A positive Kernig's sign would further suggest that this unvaccinated child could have polio. Swelling in the neck is a symptom of mumps. Confusion and anxiety are symptoms of rabies. Conjunctivitis is a symptom of Lyme disease.
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