Postprocedural Care of a Patient Undergoing a Water-Based Contrast Myelogram

question 15

Multiple Choice

Postprocedural care of a patient undergoing a water-based contrast myelogram should include which of the following interventions?

• A) Maintain the patient flat in bed for 4 to 6 hours.
• B) Observe the puncture sight every 15 minutes for 2 hours for signs of bleeding.
• C) Keep the patient's head elevated 30 to 45 degrees for 8 hours.
• D) Administer a sedative to keep the patient from moving around.

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