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CCRN Critical Care Nursing

Category - Neonatal

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A mother brings her child with a fever for the past 24 hours into the emergency department. After a full work up it is determined the child with require a lumbar puncture. Which position should the emergency nurse place the child in?
  1. Sitting
  2. Side lying
  3. Face down
  4. Both A and B
Explanation
Answer: B - A child who requires a neonate should be in the side lying positioned so as to appropriately control jerking movements and give the emergency room physician the best position for the procedure. Additionally, a child should not be put in the sitting position for risk of respiratory compromise.
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