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Daily #51 · Neurological · Archive

NCLEX-RN® question of the day

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The question

A nurse is reviewing the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) analysis results for a patient suspected of having meningitis. The results show elevated white blood cell count, elevated protein, and decreased glucose. Which type of meningitis do these findings most likely indicate?

  1. Viral meningitis with typical lymphocytic response
  2. Fungal meningitis common in immunocompetent patients
  3. Aseptic meningitis with normal glucose levels
  4. Bacterial meningitis requiring immediate antibiotic therapy

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