The nurse anticipates that the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) taken from a child with bacterial meningitis would have a low __________ level
ANS:
glucose
The glucose level in the CSF of a child with bacterial meningitis is low because the bacteria in the fluid have digested the glucose.
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a. External factors b. Medical indications c. Previous health history d. Patient preferences e. Quality of life
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a. Agitation b. Tachycardia c. Absence of wheezing d. Flaring nares
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a. infiltration c. extravasation b. edema d. phlebitis
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A. Chronic pancreatitis B. Rheumatoid arthritis C. Cardiovascular disease D. Type 2 diabetes mellitus