35.    Why is a spinal tap commonly performed between L5 and…

35.    Why is a spinal tap commonly performed between L5 and L6 vertebrae?A. That is where the largest intervertebral foramen is located.B. The epidural space is the most superficial in this area.C. This is inferior to the conus medullaris, so the spinal cord is not at risk of being punctured.D. There is more cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) here due to the location of the lumbar enlargement.

A client is 9 weeks gestation and reports that she has no li…

A client is 9 weeks gestation and reports that she has no living children. She has been pregnant 2 times prior to this pregnancy. She has had 1 miscarriage, and 1 stillborn child was born at 34 weeks. She is extremely anxious about this pregnancy. What is her Gravida and Para?