Question

a patient presenting with a headache, neck stiffness, and a high fever must be evaluated for which condition?
meningitis
cervical myelopathy
cervical radiculopathy
cervical sprain

Explanation:

The triad of headache, neck stiffness, and high fever is the classic clinical presentation of meningitis, as it involves inflammation of the meninges surrounding the brain and spinal cord. The other conditions listed primarily cause neck-related symptoms without the associated high fever and headache as core features.

Answer:

Meningitis