When assessing a 53-year-old patient with bacterial meningitis,the nurse obtains the following data.Which finding should be reported immediately to the health care provider?

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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-Year-Old Patient with Bacterial Meningitis,the Nurse Obtains