A 48-year-old patient presents at the ER reporting an acute severe headache, nausea, photopho-bia, and nuchal rigidity. Which medical diagnosis is supported by these signs and symptoms?
a. Diffuse brain injury
b. Subarachnoid hemorrhage
c. Epidural hematoma
d. Classic concussion
ANS: B
With subarachnoid hemorrhage, meningeal irritation occurs, leading to nuchal rigidity.
Nuchal rigidity is not associated with a diffuse brain injury, an epidural hematoma, or a classic concussion.
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