The nurse while assisting the physician with a lumbar puncture of a small child will take special precaution to closely monitor the:
a. Blood pressure
b. Pulse
c. Respiratory status
d. Temperature
C
The nurse would monitor the respiratory status of the child during the procedure. Respiratory obstruction is a risk when the neck is flexed. The other vital signs would be monitored before the beginning of the procedure.
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