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An experienced intensive care unit NP is teaching a class of new nurses about the neurological system. What is the best way to describe the purpose of Cerebral Spinal Fluid (CSF) to the class?
  1. Cerebral spinal fluid cushions the brain and the spinal cord.
  2. Cerebral spinal fluid maintains cerebral perfusion pressures.
  3. Cerebral spinal fluid transports fluid to the ventricles.
  4. Cerebral spinal fluid develops neurotransmitters.
Explanation
Answer: A - The best way to describe the purpose of cerebral spinal fluid is that “cerebral spinal fluid cushions the brain and the spinal cord.” It works to absorb shock and protects the brain from injury.
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