NEUROLOGY
SURGERY
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Question
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A patient is having a lumbar puncture and the health care provider has removed 20 ml of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). Which nursing action is a priority after the procedure?
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Encourage the patient to ambulate immediately.
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Have the patient lie flat for 6 hours.
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Have the patient lie flat for 1 hour and then sit for 1 hour before ambulating.
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Have the patient lie in a semi-Fowler position with the head of the bed at30 degrees
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Care after a spinal tap Avoid strenuous or vigorous exercise for a day or so following the lumbar puncture. If you have a headache, lay down as much as possible and drink plenty of fluids. Contact your health care provider if the headache persists.
Detailed explanation-2: -Plan to rest. Don’t participate in strenuous activities the day of your lumbar puncture (spinal tap). Take a pain medication. A nonprescription pain-relieving medication that contains acetaminophen (Tylenol, others) can help reduce a headache or back pain. 30-Apr-2022
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