Problem
Melanie is a 28-year-old woman who presents with a severe headache. She began having flu-like symptoms a few days ago and the headache has become severe over the last 12 hours, with concomitant vomiting. On examination, she is found to have nuchal rigidity, photophobia, fever, tachycardia and hypotension
a) What assessments will you prioritize?
b) What data will you gather
c) What are the potential nursing diagnoses for this patient?
d) What health problems or risks do you anticipate for this patient?