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

question 11

Multiple Choice

A 2-year-old child is being admitted to the hospital for possible bacterial meningitis. When preparing for a lumbar puncture, what is the nurse's best action?

• 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 the puncture site 15 minutes before the procedure.