Following a craniotomy for the removal of a brain tumor,the patient exhibits nuchal rigidity,rash on the chest,headache,and a positive Brudzinski sign.What do these assessment findings indicate to the nurse?
A) Intracranial bleeding
B) Encephalitis
C) Increasing intracranial pressure
D) Meningitis
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