Author Question: Results from cerebrospinal fluid that was tested for meningitis have been received by the nurse. The ... (Read 93 times)

Redwolflake15 · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

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

vkodali · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

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.