A Young Child Admitted to the Pediatric Unit Has Fever

question 6

Multiple Choice

A young child admitted to the pediatric unit has fever, irritability, and vomiting. The physician suspects bacterial meningitis. The nurse would expect the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) to show:

• A)Decreased protein count.
• B)Clear, straw-colored fluid.
• C)Positive for RBCs.
• D)Decreased glucose level.

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