MC To perform the skill "turning to the side-lying position," you lower the head of the bed, elevate the bed to working height, move client to your side of the bed, and flex client's knees. The next intervention is to
A. Roll the client on his or her side.
B. Reposition client.
C. Place one hand on client's hip and the other on shoulder.
D. Position client's arms so they are not under his or her body.
C
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