The nurse is caring for a patient who had a lumbar puncture (LP) 1 hour ago.The patient is drowsy and the pupils are dilated.After notifying the health care provider, what should the nurse do?
A) Maintain airway.
B) Reduce total fluid intake.
C) Lie the patient flat.
D) Maintain pressure on the LP site.
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