The nurse is caring for a client who is getting a lumbar puncture (LP). The client also has COPD. Which assessment takes priority for this client during the exam?

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Although airway is always described as the first priority in any client, this client has a respiratory problem that could cause the client difficulty during the exam because of the positioning requirements. The nurse monitors respiratory status during the procedure as the priority for this particular client.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Client Who Is Getting