A patient is scheduled for a lumbar puncture. The nurse will plan to
A) transfer the patient to radiology just before the procedure.
B) help the patient to a side lying position before the procedure.
C) place the patient on NPO status for 4 hours before the procedure.
D) administer a sedative medication 30 minutes before the procedure.
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