Identify the statement made by a client that would indicate to the nurse that additional teaching was required for a client who was scheduled for a lumbar puncture
a. "This procedure will be done in my room."
b. "I can get up and go to the bathroom within 1 hour after the procedure."
c. "My body will replace the fluid taken by the physician within 12 hours."
d. "I have to sign a special procedures permit before the procedure can be done."
B
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