Select the cues that indicate the client may be experiencing infectious encephalitis.Emma Thompson (pronouns she, her, hers), 24years old, sitting, knees to chest, forehead resting on knees, wrapped in two blankets with her head covered; dim lighting in room per her request since light hurts her eyes; asked room door be closed since her ears are sensitive and noise makes her head throb; unsure of day, date, or time of day; recognizes her family; realizes she is in the hospital, but is not sure why, other than I feel really bad right now; family reports Emma vomited twice during the 10-minute drive to the hospital. Examination: Moves slowly due to muscle pain; neck and shoulders are tense; nuchal rigidity absent; PERRLA; lungs clear all fields, respirations22 per minute; heart fast rate with regular rhythm,heart rate 126 per minute; skin warm to touch with no rash noted; deep tendon reflects brisk and symmetrical upper and lower extremities; able to touch chin to chest without increase in head or neck pain, though movement is slow due to stiffness
[Answered]: Select the cues that indicate the client may be…
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