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The nurse notes documentation that a child with meningitis is exhibiting a positive Kernig's sign. Which observation is a characteristic of this sign?

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A. Petechial and purpuric rashes are noted on the child's trunk

B. Neck flexion causes adduction and flexion movements of the lower extremities

C. The child is not able to extend the leg when the thigh is flexed anteriorly at the hip ✓ Correct Answer

D. The child complains of muscle and joint pain

Correct Answer:

The child is not able to extend the leg when the thigh is flexed anteriorly at the hip

Rationale:

🔺 This describes Kernig’s sign, a clinical indicator of meningeal irritation, often seen in meningitis.

🔺 The maneuver stretches the meninges and spinal nerves, causing pain and resistance if inflammation is present.

🔺 A positive Brudzinski's sign involves neck flexion causing hip and knee flexion, not leg resistance.

🔺 Petechial rashes are seen in meningococcal sepsis but not specific to Kernig’s sign.

🔺 Recognizing these signs aids in early diagnosis and timely treatment of meningitis, preventing complications.

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The nurse notes documentation that a child with meningitis is exhibiting a positive Kernig's sign. Which observation is a characteristic of this sign?

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The nurse notes documentation that a child with meningitis is exhibiting a positive Kernig's sign. Which observation is a characteristic of this sign?

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