The nurse is reviewing the results for a client's analysis of cerebrospinal fluid. Which of the following would be considered an abnormal finding? (Select all that apply.)
1. Opening pressure 40 mmHg
2. Cloudy
3. Elevated red blood cell count
4. Elevated white blood cell count
5. Glucose level 60 mg/dL
6. pH 7.35
1, 2, 3, 4
Abnormal cerebrospinal fluid analysis findings include opening pressure 40 mmHg, which could indicate dehydration; cloudy in appearance would indicate an increase in white blood cells; elevated red blood cell count would indicate either a traumatic spinal tap or active bleeding; and elevated white blood cell count would indicate meningitis, tumors, or multiple sclerosis. Glucose level of 60 md/dL is a normal finding. Fluid pH of 7.35 is a normal finding.
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