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NCLEX-RN

Category - Physiological

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A nurse prepares a client for lumbar puncture. The nurse places the client in which position?
  1. Side lying, with the knees drawn up to the abdomen and the head hyperextended
  2. Side lying, with the knees drawn up to the abdomen and chin onto the chest
  3. Prone position, with the head of bed raised 30-degrees
  4. Side lying, with upper knee drawn up to the abdomen
Explanation
Answer: B - The client should be placed in lateral recumbent position, with the knees drawn up to the abdomen and chin onto the chest, resembling a fetal position. This position opens the spaces between the L3-L4 interspace.
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