Following a successful lumbar puncture, in order to avoid post-procedure discomfort for the patient, the nurse should:
a. Ask the parents to keep the child flat for several hours
b. Encourage the child to begin ambulation as soon as possible
c. Place the child in the high Fowler's position for several hours
d. Place the child in the semi-Fowler's position with knees flexed for several hours
A
The child is instructed to lay flat for a certain amount of time in order to decrease the chance of developing a spinal headache. Ambulation and a high Fowler's position would increase the likelihood of having a spinal headache.
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