Multiple Choice
A 15-year-old adolescent is brought to the emergency department by his parents. The adolescent is febrile with chills that started suddenly. He states, "I had a sinus infection and sore throat a couple of days ago." The nurse suspects bacterial meningitis based on which of the following? Select all answers that apply.
A) Complaints of stiff neck
B) Photophobia
C) Absent headache
D) Negative Brudzinski sign
E) Vomiting
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