A lumbar puncture (spinal tap) is a medical procedure where a doctor uses a needle to collect a small amount of fluid (called cerebrospinal fluid) from the lower back. This fluid surrounds the brain and spinal cord and helps protect them.Why is it done? • To check for infections like meningitis. • To diagnose diseases like multiple sclerosis or bleeding in the brain. • To give medicine directly into the spine (like anesthesia or chemotherapy).How is it done? 1. The patient either lies on their s
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In a lumbar puncture (also called a "spinal tap"), a spinal needle is inserted into the subarachnoid space to collect a CSF sample for analysis. This is often done with suspected infections like meningitis and meningoencephalitis! 🧠 ✨NCLEX TIP: After the procedure, keep the client lying flat for several hours, monitor for complications like increased ICP, and encourage increased fluid intake! Follow Archer NCLEX Review for more nursing school and NCLEX tips like this! #nclextopics #passnclex #f
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