A nurse prepares a client for lumbar puncture (LP).Which assessment finding should alert the nurse to contact the health care provider?

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An LP should not be performed if the client has a skin infection at or near the puncture site because of the risk of infection.A nurse would want to notify the health care provider if shingles were identified on the client's back.If a client has shortness of breath when lying flat,the LP can be adapted to meet the client's needs.Claustrophobia,absence of IV access,and paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea have no impact on whether an LP can be performed.

A Nurse Prepares a Client for Lumbar Puncture (LP)