Prior to receiving lumbar epidural anesthesia, the nurse would anticipate placing the laboring client in which position?
1. On her right side in the center of the bed with her back curved
2. Lying prone with a pillow under her chest
3. On her left side with the bottom leg straight and the top leg slightly flexed
4. Sitting on the edge of the bed
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Explanation: 4. The woman is positioned on her left or right side, at the edge of the bed with the assistance of the nurse, with her legs slightly flexed, or she is asked to sit on the edge of the bed.
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