Adult Nurse Practitioner Exam Prep

Category - AANPCP Adult Nurse Practioner Practice Test

Lumbar puncture is contraindicated in patients with:
  1. Low back pain
  2. Increased intracranial pressure
  3. Increased bone fragility
  4. Decreased cardiac output
Explanation
Answer - B - Patients with increased intracranial pressure are contraindicated for lumbar puncture. The procedure involves a rapid decrease in pressure, increasing the risk for brain herniation.
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