Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 80%
Simulated
A client presents to the health care clinic with a 3-day history of fever, chills, neck pain and stiffness, and headache. The nurse observes an elevated temperature of 102.5°F and pain with rotation of the head side to the side and decreased ability to flex the head forward. The nurse recognizes these findings as most likely the onset of what infectious process?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Fever, chills, neck stiffness, and headache with nuchal rigidity suggest meningitis, an infection of the meninges.