Results from cerebrospinal fluid that was tested for meningitis have been received by the nurse. The results indicate bacterial meningitis. The nurse knows this because the results show:
1. A low protein count and a low glucose count.
2. A low red blood cell count.
3. An elevated protein count and a low glucose level.
4. A normal protein count and a high glucose count.
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1. Does not indicate infection
2. Some red blood cells may show in the specimen if the lumbar puncture was not a clean catch.
3. Results indicate bacterial meningitis.
4. Results indicate viral meningitis.
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