What should the nurse include in the plan of care for a patient following a myelogram?
a. Position in a semi-Fowler position for 8 hours to reduce potential of headache
b. Place patient flat on back to compress puncture site
c. Ambulate for brief periods to lessen postmyelogram headache
d. Limit fluids to increase absorption of the dye
ANS: A
The patient should be positioned in the semi-Fowler position for 8 hours to encourage the dye to stay in the lower spine and to reduce headache.
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