ATI RN
ATI Pediatrics Exam 2 Questions
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An adolescent in the ED with fever, headache, and neck stiffness.
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A nurse is caring for an adolescent who was brought to the emergency department (ED) with a fever, headache, and neck stiffness. The nurse should determine the assessment findings are consistent with which of the following disease processes?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Bacterial meningitis. The assessment findings of fever, headache, and neck stiffness are classic symptoms of bacterial meningitis. Fever is a common sign of infection, while headache and neck stiffness are indicative of meningeal irritation and inflammation. With bacterial meningitis, the inflammation of the meninges (protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord) is caused by bacterial infection. Prompt recognition and treatment are essential due to the potential for rapid deterioration and serious complications. Encephalitis (choice
B) is inflammation of the brain, which may present with similar symptoms but typically lacks the prominent neck stiffness seen in meningitis. Gastroenteritis (choice
C) involves gastrointestinal symptoms like nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, not the neurological symptoms described. Migraine (choice
D) is a type of headache disorder characterized by recurrent moderate to severe headaches with associated symptoms, but it does not typically present with fever or neck stiffness.
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