A nurse is caring for a patient following surgery under a spinal anesthetic. What interventions can the nurse implement to prevent a spinal headache?
A) Have the patient sit in a chair.
B) Ambulate the patient.
C) Limit fluids.
D) Keep the patient lying flat.
D
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