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The patient with bacterial meningitis exhibits papilledema. The nurse attributes this symptom to inflammation of which cranial nerve?

  • Category: Physiological Adaptation
  • Difficulty: 5
  • Topics: Cardiovascular Neurology

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  • II
  • III
  • IV
  • V

Rationale

Papilledema in the individual with bacterial meningitis is caused by inflammation of the cranial nerve II. Inflammation of cranial nerves III and IV can cause visual field defects, diplopia, and ptosis. Inflammation of cranial nerve V leads to sensitivity to light.

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