The nurse positions a male client for a lumbar puncture by placing him in the side-lying position with his knees flexed and pulled toward his trunk. What action should the nurse implement next?
A. Call another nurse to assist the healthcare provider
B. Provide a small pillow for the client to curl around
C. Instruct the client to perform a Valsalva maneuver
D. Support the client's head bent forward to the chest
Answer: D. Support the client's head bent forward to the chest
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