The nurse is caring for a client who has just had a lumbar puncture.What should the nurse document about this client's procedure?
Standard Text: Select all that apply.
A)Date and time performed
B)The physician's name
C)The client's ability to void after the procedure
D)The color,character,and amount of cerebrospinal fluid withdrawn
E)The client's status after the procedure

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The nurse should document the date and time of the lumbar puncture procedure, the name of the physician who performed it, the color, character, and amount of cerebrospinal fluid withdrawn, and the client's status after the procedure. It is not necessary to document the client's ability to void after the procedure, although the nurse should assess and monitor this.

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