To Prepare a Patient Who Is to Have a Lumbar

question 14

Multiple Choice

To prepare a patient who is to have a lumbar puncture performed for analysis of cerebrospinal fluid,what should the nurse inform him about?

• A) He will be given a mild sedative to help control muscle spasms.
• B) He should cough as soon as he feels the needle enter the spinal canal.
• C) He may be required to lie flat on his back for 24 hours following the test.
• D) He will be positioned on his side with his knees drawn to the chest and his head flexed to the chest.

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