A patient is complaining of a fever and a "stiff neck." Upon assessment, the patient is unable to rotate the neck. The nurse would conduct additional assessment for which condition?

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A fever and stiff neck are classic signs of meningitis, an infectious process. The inability to rotate the neck further suggests an infectious cause rather than a mechanical injury or chronic condition like arthritis.

A Patient Is Complaining of a Fever and a "Stiff