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Nursing Care of Infants

A 1-year-old infant has been admitted with a tentative diagnosis of bacterial meningitis. A lumbar puncture is performed to confirm the diagnosis. What laboratory report of the spinal fluid supports this diagnosis?

ExplanationB. The blood-brain barrier is affected, which permits the passage of protein into the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). A. The cell count will be increased. C. Glucose levels are decreased in proportion to the duration of the disease. D. Spinal fluid pressure will be increased.