In order to prepare a child for a lumbar puncture, the nurse would place the child in which position?
a. Supine
b. Side-lying in the center of the table with knees flexed
c. Seated with legs dangling and neck flexed
d. Side-lying with neck and knees held in flexed position
D
The nurse can place the child in either a side-lying position with knees flexed, or a seated position with the back curved on the edge of the examination table.
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