A nurse develops a plan of care for a client following a lumbar puncture. Which interventions should be included in the plan? Select all that apply.

Monitor the client’s ability to void.
Maintain the client in a flat position.
Monitor the client’s ability to move the extremities.
Inspect the puncture site for swelling, redness, and drainage.

Following a lumbar puncture. the client remains flat in bed for 6 to 24 hours. depending on the health care providers prescriptions. A liberal fluid intake (not NPO status) is encouraged to replace cerebrospinal fluid removed during the procedure. unless contraindicated by the clients condition. The nurse checks the puncture site for redness and drainage. and monitors the clients ability to void and move the extremities.