The Nurse in the Emergency Department of a Pediatric Hospital

The nurse in the emergency department of a pediatric hospital is providing care for a toddler with a sudden high fever. The parent states, "She has been grumpy all day and I thought she just needed a nap." Which finding does the nurse recognize as an indication of an immediate medical emergency?

A) The toddler keeps eyes closed or covered at all times.
B) The nurse elicits a positive Brudzinski's sign.
C) A rash of scattered red bumps is found on the skin.
D) The toddler cries when head and neck are moved.