During a lumbar puncture on a client in the lateral recumbent position, the physician remarks that the opening pressure is normal. The nurse would interpret this to mean that the pressure is
A) below 5 mm Hg.
B) between 6 and 13 mm Hg.
C) between 14 and 25 mm Hg.
D) above 25 mm Hg.

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The normal opening pressure with the client in the lateral recumbent position is 6 to 13 mm Hg.

During a Lumbar Puncture on a Client in the Lateral