Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 89%
Simulated
A nurse is caring for a client who reports a throbbing headache after a lumbar puncture. Which of the following actions is most likely to facilitate resolution of the headache?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Increasing fluid intake is effective in managing a headache after a lumbar puncture because it helps replenish cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and reduces the risk of post-lumbar puncture headache, which often results from CSF leakage.