Your 5-year-old female patient presents to the emergency department with sore throat,vomiting,ear ache,103 degree fever,photophobia,and nuchal rigidity.She has an episode of projectile vomiting while you are examining her.The clinician should recognize that the following should be done:

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The patient presents with symptoms consistent with meningitis, which is a potential medical emergency. Given her age and symptoms, a lumbar puncture should be performed to evaluate for bacterial or viral meningitis.

Your 5-Year-Old Female Patient Presents to the Emergency Department with Sore