Postprocedural care of a patient undergoing a water-based contrast myelogram should include which of the following interventions?
A) Maintain the patient flat in bed for 4 to 6 hours.
B) Observe the puncture sight every 15 minutes for 2 hours for signs of bleeding.
C) Keep the patient's head elevated 30 to 45 degrees for 8 hours.
D) Administer a sedative to keep the patient from moving around.
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