What technique would the nurse use to assist a client with acute low back pain into the Williams position?
A. Place the client in a supine position with the legs elevated.
B. Place the client in a high-Fowler's position with the legs elevated.
C. Place the client in a supine position and have the client flex the knees.
D. Place the client in a semi-Fowler's position and have the client flex the knees.
D
To assume the Williams position, the client is placed in a semi-Fowler's position with the knees flexed.
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