A 2-Year-Old Child Is Being Admitted to the Hospital for Possible

Multiple Choice

A 2-year-old child is being admitted to the hospital for possible bacterial meningitis.When preparing for a lumbar puncture,what should the nurse do?

A) Set up a tray with equipment the same size as for adults.
B) Apply EMLA to the puncture site 15 minutes before the procedure.
C) Prepare the child for conscious sedation being used for the procedure.
D) Reassure the parents that the test is simple, painless, and risk free.