The client is to undergo a gynecologic surgical procedure that requires the client to be in the lithotomy position. At what point should the circulating nurse place the client in the lithoto-my position?
A. Before anesthesia is administered to allow the client to move her legs herself and tell the nurse if any discomfort is being felt
B. During stage 1 of general anesthesia to take advantage of the client's relaxed state
C. During stage 2 of general anesthesia to ensure that the client will not be embar-rassed by the position
D. During stage 3 of general anesthesia to avoid overstimulating the client or dis-rupting the attainment of a patent airway
D
Clients are positioned during stage 3 of general anesthesia after an appropriate level of anesthesia has been achieved, the airway is secured, and the client's sensations are lost.
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