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When Performing a Neurologic Exam to Assess for Meningeal Signs

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When performing a neurologic exam to assess for meningeal signs in an infant, the primary care pediatric nurse practitioner will attempt to elicit the Kernig sign by


A) bending the infant at the waist to touch fingers to toes.
B) extending the leg at the knee with the infant supine.
C) flexing the infant's neck to touch chin to chest.
D) turning the infant's head from side to side.

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