A Small Child Is Admitted to the Hospital with a Possible

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Essay

A small child is admitted to the hospital with a possible diagnosis of meningitis. What body fluid should they sample to confirm the diagnosis? Explain.

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Definitions:

Per Second

A rate of change or action expressed as a unit measured within one second.

Alert

The state of being watchful and fully aware, often in preparation for or response to potential dangers or important news.

Waking State

A state of consciousness where an individual is fully awake and aware of their environment, as opposed to being asleep or in a dream state.

Brain Waves

Patterns of neuronal activity in the brain, detectable with EEG, associated with different states of consciousness and mental activities.