Which cerebrospinal fluid analysis result will be most important for the nurse to communicate to the health care provider?
a. Specific gravity 1.007
b. Protein 65 mg/dL (0.65 g/L)
c. Glucose 45 mg/dL (1.7 mmol/L)
d. White blood cell (WBC) count 4 cells/?L
ANS: B
The protein level is high. The specific gravity, WBCs, and glucose values are normal.
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