The nurse is assessing the results of diagnostic tests on a client's cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). Which values and observations does the nurse correlate as most indicative of viral meningitis? (Select all that apply.)
a. Clear
b. Cloudy
c. Normal protein level
d. Increased protein level
e. Normal glucose level
f. Decreased glucose level
A, D, E
Viral meningitis does not cause cloudiness or increased turbidity of CSF. Protein levels are slightly increased, and glucose levels are normal. In bacterial meningitis, the presence of bacteria and white blood cells causes the fluid to be cloudy.
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