A patient is scheduled for a lumbar puncture. Which action should the nurse take when preparing this patient?
a. Remove all metal jewelry.
b. Administer enemas until clear.
c. Remove the patient's dentures.
d. Assist the patient into a side-lying position.
ANS: D
For a lumbar puncture, the nurse assists the patient into a side-lying position with his or her back as close to the edge of the bed nearest the practitioner as possible. Depending on the patient's condition, the nurse may need to help the patient flex his or her knees up to the chest. B. Enemas are for gastrointestinal (GI) tests. A. Metal must be removed for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). D. Dentures are removed for surgeries or endoscopic procedures.
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