Question

The nurse is reviewing the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) laboratory findings of four neurologically compromised clients. Which client does the nurse suspect to have had a previous meningeal hemorrhage?

Answer 1

The cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) laboratory findings for previous meningeal hemorrhage patient would have increased amount of red blood cells. The CSF should be clear but it can become red in this patient. The CSF could also see as xanthochromia if centrifugated. 
Xanthochromia can be identified several days after the hemorrhage.