Two days after a hypophysectomy a patient complains of a headache and nuchal rigidity. What action should the nurse take based on these assessments?
a. Medicate with the prescribed analgesic.
b. Report suspected meningitis to the head nurse.
c. Closely monitor the patient's blood pres-sure.
d. Elevate the head of the bed to 45 degrees.
B
The headache and the nuchal rigidity are signs of meningitis.
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