问题
单项选择题
Which of the following would the nurse do for a 4-year-old girl who has just had a lumbar puncture
A.Administer narcotic analgesic for insertion site pain.
B.Encourage the parents to hold the child.
C.Ensure the child lies flat for at least 8 hours.
D.Place a sandbag over the puncture site for 3 hours.
答案
参考答案:B
解析:After a lumbar puncture which is a traumatic procedure for a 4-year-old child, the child needs to be comforted by people she trusts. Thus, the nurse should encourage the parents to hold the child to provide the necessary support.