Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 75%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A nurse is planning care for a 5-month-old infant who is scheduled for a lumbar puncture to rule out meningitis.Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
The correct answer is A because holding the infant's chin to his chest and knees to his abdomen during a procedure helps to maintain a secure and safe position, reducing the risk of injury or movement that could interfere with the procedure. This position also provides comfort and support to the infant.
Choice B is incorrect because while anesthetic cream may reduce pain during the procedure, it does not address the need for proper positioning and safety measures.
Choice C is incorrect because although applying an anesthetic cream can help with pain management, it does not address the specific action of positioning the infant correctly during the procedure.
Choice D is incorrect because keeping the infant NPO for 6 hours prior to the procedure is not necessary for this particular action and does not contribute to the safety or effectiveness of the procedure.
Choice B is incorrect because while anesthetic cream may reduce pain during the procedure, it does not address the need for proper positioning and safety measures.
Choice C is incorrect because although applying an anesthetic cream can help with pain management, it does not address the specific action of positioning the infant correctly during the procedure.
Choice D is incorrect because keeping the infant NPO for 6 hours prior to the procedure is not necessary for this particular action and does not contribute to the safety or effectiveness of the procedure.