While Assisting with a Lumbar Puncture, the Nurse Determines That

question 16

Multiple Choice

While assisting with a lumbar puncture, the nurse determines that a patient's cerebrospinal (CSF) fluid is normal. What did the nurse assess to make this clinical decision?

• A) The CSF is yellow, without sediment.
• B) The CSF is tinged with blood but has no sediment.
• C) The CSF is clear and colorless.
• D) The CSF is pink, without sediment.

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