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. The nurse suspects the patient 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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