A Patient with Lower Back Pain Is Scheduled for Myelography

Multiple Choice

A patient with lower back pain is scheduled for myelography using metrizamide (a water-soluble contrast dye) . After the test, the nurse should prioritize what action?

A) Positioning the patient with the head of the bed elevated 45 degrees
B) Administering IV morphine sulfate to prevent headache
C) Limiting fluids for the next 12 hours
D) Helping the patient perform deep breathing and coughing exercises