A Patient Is Surprised to Learn That Cerebrospinal Fluid Will

question 19

Multiple Choice

A patient is surprised to learn that cerebrospinal fluid will be removed during a lumbar puncture and asks the purpose of the fluid.What should the nurse explain to the patient? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Interprets sensory information
• B) Provides oxygen to the brain tissue
• C) Cushions the central nervous system
• D) Conducts electrical impulses between brain hemispheres
• E) Exchanges nutrients and wastes between the blood and neurons

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