ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Exam 9 Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has meningitis. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A throbbing headache is a common symptom of meningitis due to increased intracranial pressure and meningeal irritation. Inability to read suggests a stroke or brain tumor, bruising around the eyes suggests a skull fracture, and a heart rate of 50 suggests bradycardia, none of which are typical for meningitis.
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