The client is about to undergo a lumbar puncture (LP). The nurse tells the client that which of the following positions will be used during the procedure?
1. Side-lying position, with a pillow under the hip
2. Prone, with a pillow under the abdomen
3. Prone, in a slight Trendelenburg's position
4. Side-lying position, with legs pulled up and head bent down onto chest
4
Rationale: The client undergoing LP is positioned lying on the side, with the legs pulled up to the abdomen and the head bent down onto the chest. This position helps open the spaces between the vertebrae and allows for easier needle insertion by the physician. Each of the other options is incorrect.
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