Prior to beginning to assist a healthcare provider with a lumbar puncture on an adult client, the nurse asks another nurse to also assist in the procedure for what reason?
A. To administer pain medication to the client
B. To encourage the client to lie as still as possible
C. To ensure that the healthcare provider maintains sterile technique
D. To take over holding the client when the first nurse gets tired
Answer: B
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____________ Sustical and __________ water. Fill in the blank(s) with correct word