Identify the statement made by a client that would indicate to the nurse that additional teaching was required for a client who was scheduled for a lumbar puncture.
A)"This procedure will be done in my room."
B)"I can get up and go to the bathroom within 1 hour after the procedure."
C)"My body will replace the fluid taken by the physician within 12 hours."
D)"I have to sign a special procedures permit before the procedure can be done."

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The statement "I can get up and go to the bathroom within 1 hour after the procedure" indicates a lack of understanding about the need for bed rest and decreased physical activity after a lumbar puncture. Therefore, additional teaching is required. The other statements are either correct or not relevant to the procedure itself.

Identify the Statement Made by a Client That Would Indicate