The patient has undergone a lumbar puncture. What position will the nurse place the patient in for up to 12 hours to avoid discomfort from postpuncture spinal headache?
a. Supine
b. Lateral
c. Sims
d. Prone
ANS: D
The nurse should place the patient in the prone position and keep in reclining position for 12 hours.
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