42. A nurse is assessing a client who has meningitis. The nurse should identify which of...
42. A nurse is assessing a client who has meningitis. The nurse should identify which of the following findings as a positive Kernig’s sign? A. After stroking the lateral area of his foot, the client’s toes contract and draw together. B. After hip flexion, the client is unable to extend his leg completely without pain. C. The client’s voluntary movement is not coordinated. D. The client reports pain and stiffness when flexing his neck.
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ANSWER.
42) Patient finding indicate a positive Kernig's sign is
B) After hip flexion,the client unable to extend his leg completely
without pain.
* Positive Kernig's sign indicate meningitis or inflammation of meninges
membrane.
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