Which is the appropriate patient position for a lumbar puncture? ...

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Which is the appropriate patient position for a lumbar puncture?
 
  a. Prone
  b. Supine
  c. Sims'
  d. Lateral recumbent

Question 2

The nurse is preparing the patient for a bladder scan to determine PVR. Which of the following is part of the preparation?
 
  a. Limit food intake for 2 hours before the scan.
  b. Begin scan 10 minutes after the patient has voided.
  c. Limit liquid intake for 30 minutes before the scan.
  d. Administer an analgesic 30 minutes before the scan.

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Answer to Question 1

D
Position the patient in a lateral recumbent (fetal) position with the head and neck flexed. This provides spinal column full curvature. The spinal column is flexed as much as possible to allow maximal space between vertebrae.

Answer to Question 2

B
The nurse will assist the patient to void, then wait 10 minutes before administering the bladder scan. There is no need to limit either food or fluids before the test. Since the test is completely noninvasive, there is no need to administer an analgesic beforehand.