When assessing a 53-yr-old patient with bacterial meningitis,the nurse obtains the following data. Which finding requires the most immediate intervention?

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Shock is a serious complication of meningitis,and the patient's low blood pressure indicates the need for interventions such as fluids or vasopressors. Nuchal rigidity and a positive Kernig's sign are expected with bacterial meningitis. The nurse should intervene to lower the temperature,but this is not as life threatening as the hypotension.

When Assessing a 53-Yr-Old Patient with Bacterial Meningitis,the Nurse Obtains