The doctor has ordered for an 8 year old with a known diagnosis of leukemia to have a lumbar puncture. The nurse will need to do all of the following except:
1. Get informed consent from the parent/guardian.
2. Prepare the child by discussing what will occur using a teddy bear as a patient.
3. Set up a clean field for the procedure.
4. Provide pain medications prior to the lumbar puncture.
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1. Informed consent forms should be signed and placed in the chart prior to the procedure for the safety of the child.
2. A teddy bear can help describe what the procedure will be and decrease anxiety for the child.
3. A sterile field is needed for a lumbar puncture.
4. A pain medication to the puncture site will help keep the child calm and decrease anxiety.
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