For the prevention of a headache after a lumbar puncture, the nurse instructs the client to:
A. Lie flat for 4 to 12 hours after
B. Reduce the intake of fluids
C. Take preprocedure analgesics
D. Sit up after the procedure and keep the head straight
B
B. Teach client the importance of drinking extra fluids after the procedure to replace CSF removed during the lumbar puncture.
A. The duration of postprocedure bed rest has not been shown to be related to the incidence of headache.
C. Assessing client's level of comfort provides a reliable detection for increasing pain so that postprocedure analgesia may be given.
D. Assist client in assuming comfortable position. The duration of postprocedure bed rest has not been shown to be related to the incidence of headache.
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