The nurse checks the laboratory report on a client who recently had a spinal tap. Which cerebral spinal fluid (CSF) content should be of concern to the nurse?
1. High water content
2. Few white blood cells
3. High glucose content
4. Many red blood cells
Answer: 4
1. High water content is normal.
2. A few white blood cells are normal.
3. High glucose content is normal.
4. CSF should not contain red blood cells.
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