For What Is a Lumbar Puncture Used

question 77

Multiple Choice

For what is a lumbar puncture used?

• A) To release pressure in the meninges caused by viral infection.
• B) To obtain a sample of the cerebrospinal fluid for examination.
• C) To obtain small pieces of meninges for biopsy.
• D) To prevent movement of pathogens from CSF to the meninges.
• E) To examine the spinal cord for inflammation.

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