A nurse evaluates the results of diagnostic tests on a client's cerebrospinal fluid (CSF).Which fluid results alerts the nurse to possible viral meningitis? (Select all that apply.)

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In viral meningitis,CSF fluid is clear,protein levels are slightly increased,and glucose levels are normal.Viral meningitis does not cause cloudiness or increased turbidity of CSF.In bacterial meningitis,the presence of bacteria and white blood cells causes the fluid to be cloudy.

A Nurse Evaluates the Results of Diagnostic Tests on a Client's