A pediatric nurse is caring for a 12-year-old girl who needs a lumbar puncture to verify the diagnosis of meningitis. The nurse documents the following nursing diagnosis: Anxiety related to unfamiliar environment and separation from parents
What nursing interventions would be appropriate to reduce the patient's apprehension?
Select all answers that apply.
A) Do not perform the lumbar puncture in the patient's room.
B) Discourage the family members from staying past visiting hours.
C) Encourage the family to participate in care activities as appropriate.
D) Refrain from discussing the lumbar puncture with the patient or her family.
A, C
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