A client is having a lumbar puncture.In which position should the nurse place the client?
A)Lateral with head bent toward the chest and knees flexed onto the abdomen
B)Lying prone,with the knees drawn up toward the abdomen
C)Sitting bent over from the waist with legs extended
D)Supine with knees pulled toward the chest

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The client should be placed in a lateral position with the head bent toward the chest and knees flexed onto the abdomen. This position helps to open up the spaces between the spinal vertebrae and makes it easier for the provider to perform the lumbar puncture procedure. It also helps to reduce the risk of complications, such as post-lumbar puncture headache, by minimizing cerebrospinal fluid leakage.

A Client Is Having a Lumbar Puncture