Results from cerebrospinal fluid that was tested for meningitis ...

[Redwolflake15]

Results from cerebrospinal fluid that was tested for meningitis have been received by the nurse. The results indicate bacterial meningitis. The nurse knows this because the results show:
 
  1. A low protein count and a low glucose count.
   2. A low red blood cell count.
   3. An elevated protein count and a low glucose level.
   4. A normal protein count and a high glucose count.

Question 2

The emergency department nurse is aware that burns that must be referred to a specialized setting are those that involve: (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Inhalation burns
  b. Chemical burns
  c. Joints
  d. Face
  e. Genitalia

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Answer to Question 1

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1. Does not indicate infection
2. Some red blood cells may show in the specimen if the lumbar puncture was not a clean catch.
3. Results indicate bacterial meningitis.
4. Results indicate viral meningitis.

Answer to Question 2

A, B, C, D, E
All these burns would require hospitalization at a specialty burns center.

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