Question

a client presents to the emergency department with reports of neck pain and a sudden onset of a headache. upon examination, the nurse finds that the client has an increased temperature and neck stiffness. the nurse recognizes these findings as most likely to be caused by what condition?
meningeal inflammation
migraine headache
parkinsons disease
trigeminal neuralgia

Explanation:

Meningeal inflammation can cause neck pain, headache, fever, and neck stiffness. Other conditions lack these combined symptoms.

Answer:

A. Meningeal inflammation