While Assisting with a Lumbar Puncture, the Nurse Determines That

Multiple Choice

While assisting with a lumbar puncture, the nurse determines that a patient's cerebrospinal (CSF) fluid is normal. What did the nurse assess to make this clinical decision?

A) The CSF is yellow, without sediment.
B) The CSF is tinged with blood but has no sediment.
C) The CSF is clear and colorless.
D) The CSF is pink, without sediment.