The nurse is caring for a patient that just had a Lumbar Puncture. The laboratory studies reveal the following results that are consistent with bacterial meningitis. Select all that apply

Rationale: A. Increased protein in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is typical in bacterial meningitis due to inflammation and increased permeability. B. Decreased glucose occurs because bacteria consume glucose in the CSF. C. Clear fluid is usually seen in viral meningitis or normal CSF; bacterial meningitis often causes turbidity. D. Cloudy fluid indicates the presence of bacteria, white blood cells, and debris, typical in bacterial meningitis. E. Elevated glucose is not seen in bacterial meningitis; glucose is typically decreased