The nurse preparing a patient for a lumbar puncture knows that the patient will be placed in which of the following positions during the procedure?
A) Supine
B) Prone
C) Lateral recumbent
D) Semi-Fowler's
Ans: C
Feedback: During a lumbar puncture, the patient is positioned on one side (lateral recumbent) at the edge of the bed or examining table with back toward the physician. The patient would not be placed supine (dorsal), prone (on abdomen), or in Semi-Fowler's (head of bed raised to angle of 30-45 degrees) position. Refer to Chart 60-03.
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