الممرضة تجهز المريض للبزل القطني بالوضعية الظاهرة في الصورة. ما الهدف من هذي الوضعية؟

The nurse positions a client for lumbar puncture as shown. What is the purpose of this position?

1. To prevent aspiration during it
2. To widen the lumbar intervertebral spaces
3. To reduce post-procedure headache
4. To speed the flow of CSF

Answer: B) To widen the lumbar intervertebral spaces. Flexing the back and drawing the knees to the chest opens the lumbar interspaces, easing needle entry.