The Nurse Instructs the UAP to Hold the Infant in a Side-Lying

question 3

Multiple Choice

The nurse instructs the UAP to hold the infant in a side-lying position in preparation for a lumbar puncture.The nurse shows the UAP how to flex the infant so that the spine is exposed and curved.Which explanation is the BEST to help the UAP understand why this position must be maintained?

• A)"This position decreases pain for the infant while this procedure is performed."
• B)"This position must be maintained because it gives the healthcare provider the best access to the infant's spinal column."
• C)"This is the position in which the healthcare provider requested that the infant be placed."
• D)"This position prevents contamination of the lumbar puncture site if the infant urinates or defecates during the procedure."

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