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The client is reporting neck pain, fever, and a headache. The nurse elicits a positive Kernig's sign. Which diagnostic test procedure should the nurse anticipate the HCP ordering to confirm a diagnosis?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Neck pain, fever, headache, and positive Kernig’s sign suggest meningitis. A lumbar puncture (
D) confirms the diagnosis via CSF analysis. CT (
A) may precede LP, blood cultures (
B) are supportive, and EMG (
C) is unrelated.

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