A Patient with Possible Bacterial Meningitis Is Admitted to the ICU

Multiple Choice

A patient with possible bacterial meningitis is admitted to the ICU. What assessment finding would the nurse expect for a patient with this diagnosis?

A) Pain upon ankle dorsiflexion of the foot
B) Neck flexion produces flexion of knees and hips
C) Inability to stand with eyes closed and arms extended without swaying
D) Numbness and tingling in the lower extremities