A patient experiencing a fever, stiff neck, and change in mental status has a positive Kernig's sign. What should these findings suggest to the nurse?
A) The patient needs surgery to reduce intracranial pressure.
B) The patient needs to be intubated.
C) The patient should receive 100% oxygen via face mask.
D) The patient has meningeal irritation.
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