ATI LPN Paediatrics Nursing Proctored Exam 5
Select All That Apply
A nurse is reviewing the cerebral spinal fluid analysis for a group of clients who have suspected meningitis. Which of the following analysis findings would be consistent with a diagnosis of bacterial meningitis? (Select three answers that apply).
Explanation & Rationale
A. Clear CSF: Clear CSF is typically seen in viral meningitis or normal findings, not bacterial meningitis. B. Cloudy CSF: Cloudy CSF indicates the presence of infection and is characteristic of bacterial meningitis. C. Negative gram stain: A negative gram stain indicates the absence of bacterial pathogens, which is not consistent with bacterial meningitis. D. Decreased glucose content: Bacteria consume glucose, leading to decreased glucose levels in bacterial meningitis. E. Positive gram stain: A positive gram stain confirms the presence of bacterial organisms in the CSF, supporting a diagnosis of bacterial meningitis.
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