The nurse is assisting with a lumbar puncture in a patient with an intracranial mass. The cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is sent to the lab for analysis. The nurse knows that a normal CSF test is positive for which of the following?
A) Glucose
B) Potassium
C) Creatinine
D) Blood
Ans: A
Feedback: Normal CSF tests positive for glucose. CSF does not contain potassium or creatinine. Blood-tinged, pink, or grossly bloody CSF may indicate a cerebral contusion, laceration, or subarachnoid hemorrhage. Refer to Appendix B, Table B-5.
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