Which nursing intervention is most appropriate after the lumbar puncture has been performed?
ExplanationTo prevent complications and allow time for more cerebrospinal fl uid (CSF) to form, clients are kept fl at in bed for several hours after undergoing lumbar puncture. Increasing fl uids helps re-form CSF at a faster rate. To apply pressure on the puncture site, a supine position rather than a side-lying position is preferred. Assisting the client into a sitting position is unsafe; it can lead to a severe headache or neurologic complications.
