A client has an external ventricular drain (EVD). What assessment findings indicate to the nurse that a priority outcome has been met?

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A priority outcome for the client with an EVD is absence of infection. Clear, colorless CSF is indicative of this outcome being met. Pain and sleep are important outcomes to consider, but do not take priority over keeping the patient infection-free. The CSF glucose should be 2/3 of the serum glucose; lower readings indicate infection.

A Client Has an External Ventricular Drain (EVD)