Roger, a Seven-Year-Old Child, Was Admitted to the Hospital with a Diagnosis

Roger, a seven-year-old child, was admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of intervertebral disc herniation at the level of L5-S1. A nurse who is assigned to Roger should include which of the following nursing interventions?

A) Prepare the patient for lumbar puncture
B) Encourage the patient to ambulate freely
C) Assess the skeletal traction insertion site for redness and swelling
D) Position the patient with knees slightly flexed, with the head of the bed elevated