Question

A client with a history of headaches is scheduled for a lumbar puncture to assess the cerebrospinal fluid pressure. The nurse is preparing the client for the procedure. Which statement by the client indicates a need for further teaching by the nurse?

Answer 1

Answer:

"I will need to lie on my stomach during the procedure."

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

That he should lie on his stomach during the procedure.

Explanation:

The nurse needs to make clear to the pacient the position in which he would be needing to be, in order for the lumbar punture to proceed. The pacient understood what is needed of him for it, so the objective of him understdaning is acomplished.