A 67-Year-Old Former Competitive Track Athlete with Debilitating Osteoarthritis Is

A 67-year-old former competitive track athlete with debilitating osteoarthritis is scheduled for a laparoscopic-assisted vaginal hysterectomy (LAVH) .During the preoperative assessment,she tells the perioperative nurse that,while she is in excellent health for her age,her hip and leg joints are tender,and her movement is limited.The nurse explains that during the procedure she will be "up in stirrups" but will be handled gently and protected from further discomfort.An appropriate nursing action,after the patient is transferred to the OR bed and before anesthesia induction,is to:

A) place her in the preferred lithotomy position and adjust to her position of comfort.
B) discuss muscle relaxation and analgesic medication options with the anesthesia provider.
C) discuss nonlithotomy positioning options with the surgeon.
D) use a heel suspension device.

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