A Patient with Suspected Meningitis Is Scheduled for a Lumbar

question 17

Multiple Choice

A patient with suspected meningitis is scheduled for a lumbar puncture. Before the procedure,the nurse will plan to

• A)enforce NPO status for 4 hours.
• B)transfer the patient to radiology.
• C)administer a sedative medication.
• D)help the patient to a lateral position.

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