A nurse is assessing a client who was admitted with suspecte…

A nurse is assessing a client who was admitted with suspected bacterial meningitis. The client reports worsening symptoms over the past 8 hours. During the assessment, which clinical manifestations should the nurse recognize as consistent with meningitis? (Select all that apply.)

A nurse is assessing a client with suspected bacterial menin…

A nurse is assessing a client with suspected bacterial meningitis. The client has a high fever, severe headache, nuchal rigidity, and altered mental status. Which additional assessment finding would most strongly support meningitis caused by Neisseria meningitidis rather than other common causes of bacterial meningitis?