A client is suspected of having meningitis. For which test should the nurse prepare this client?
1. Lumbar puncture
2. CBC
3. Head x-ray
4. Doppler study of the head
Answer: 1
1. Lumbar puncture is performed to culture the cerebrospinal fluid, and fluid pressure can be measured as well during this procedure.
2. There is no preparation for a CBC.
3. The head is not x-rayed for infection or to view internal problems, because the x-ray cannot penetrate bone.
4. There is no Doppler study of the head.
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