The nurse is providing post-procedure care for a patient recovering from a lumbar puncture.Which order should the nurse anticipate for this patient?

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After the lumbar puncture is completed,instruct the patient to remain on bedrest with the head of the bed flat for 6 to 8 hours,as ordered by the physician,and to increase oral intake of fluids.Keeping the head flat decreases the likelihood of leakage of cerebrospinal fluid from the puncture site,which can result in a severe headache.C.Pedal pulses are important for angiograms.A.The patient does not need to be kept at nothing by mouth status for 4 hours.D.Elevating the head of the bed could precipitate a spinal headache.

The Nurse Is Providing Post-Procedure Care for a Patient Recovering