A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the guardian of a school-age child who is scheduled for postprocedural care following a lumbar puncture. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?

A. "Your child might experience numbness in their legs after the procedure." Numbness in the legs is not a typical or expected outcome following a lumbar puncture. This would be a concerning sign if it occurred and should be reported to the provider immediately. B. "Your child might have a slight fever for 2 days after the procedure." This is correct. A mild fever is a common, self-limiting side effect following a lumbar puncture. It should resolve on its own and does not typically indicate a complication. C. "Your child will be on fluid restrictions after the procedure." This is not correct. After a lumbar puncture, the child should be encouraged to drink fluids to help replace the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) loss and prevent post-lumbar puncture headaches. D. "Your child will need to avoid raising their head after the procedure." While it is generally recommended to keep the head elevated to reduce the risk of post-procedural headache, this statement is not entirely accurate. The child should remain in a comfortable position, but strict bed rest and head positioning are not universally required unless specified by the healthcare provider.