A Young Child Admitted to the Pediatric Unit Has Fever

Multiple Choice

A young child admitted to the pediatric unit has fever, irritability, and vomiting. The physician suspects bacterial meningitis. The nurse would expect the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) to show:

A) Decreased protein count.
B) Clear, straw-colored fluid.
C) Positive for RBCs.
D) Decreased glucose level.