A 2-Year-Old Child Is Being Admitted to the Hospital for Possible

question 30

Multiple Choice

A 2-year-old child is being admitted to the hospital for possible bacterial meningitis. When preparing for a lumbar puncture, the nurse should do which of the following?

• A)Prepare child for conscious sedation during the test.
• B)Set up a tray with equipment the same size as for adults.
• C)Reassure the parents that the test is simple, painless, and risk-free.
• D)Apply EMLA to puncture site 15 minutes before procedure.

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