After assessing Mr. R's lower extremities, you would prepare him for the next assessment by
a. asking him to bend over the examination table.
b. asking him to stand and lift his gown in front.
c. draping his legs and helping him sit up.
d. instructing him to get dressed.
C
After assessing the lower extremities, drape them. Assist the patient to a sitting position and note the ease with which the patient sits up. Have the patient dangle his legs over the edge of the examination table.
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