The Nursing Management Plan for a Patient Undergoing a Water-Based

Multiple Choice

The nursing management plan for a patient undergoing a water-based contrast myelogram should include intervention?

A) Maintain the patient flat in bed for 4 to 6 hours
B) Observe the puncture sight every 15 minutes for 2 hours for signs of bleeding
C) Keep the patient's head elevated 30 to 45 degrees for 8 hours
D) Administer a sedative to keep the patient from moving around