The AEMT should suspect meningitis when caring for a 3-month-old infant who:
A. has bulging fontanelles when crying.
B. has a low-pitched cry and signs of dehydration.
C. cannot bend his neck forward without pain.
Ans: C. cannot bend his neck forward without pain.
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