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Category - Changes in Health

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A registered nurse reviews the charts of the clients who are admitted to a nursing unit. The RN determines that one of the clients is incorrectly positioned. Which of the following clients shouldbe placed in another position and evaluated for complications caused by the wrong positioning?
  1. A post-hypophysectomy client with the head of bed elevated
  2. A client who had myelogram with a water-based dye; the head of bed elevated 30to 60degrees
  3. A client who had a cataract surgery in the left eye; right-side lying position
  4. A post-lumbar puncture client; lateral side-lying position with the knees flexed up to the abdomen and the head bent
Explanation
Answer: D - A post-lumbar puncture client should be placed in the supine position. The client may be placed in lateral side-lying position with the knees flexed up to the abdomen and the head bent during the procedure, but not after. The other options are correct. A client who had a myelogram with a water-based dye should be in this position for 4 to 12 hours.
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