Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 80%
Simulated
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client immediately following a lumbar puncture. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? (Select all that apply.)
Correct answer
A,D
Rationale
Monitoring the puncture site for hematoma and encouraging fluid intake are crucial to detect complications and replenish cerebrospinal fluid, reducing the risk of post-lumbar puncture headache.