The Nurse Is Caring for a Client at 33 Weeks

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a client at 33 weeks gestation who is being monitored for possible preeclampsia.The nurse prepares to check the client's patellar deep tendon reflex and places the client in which position?

A) Ask the client to lay on her left side with the right leg slightly bent and the nurse supporting the client's knee.
B) Request the client lie on her back with the knees bent and the nurse supports on the legs.
C) Sit the client up in bed with the knees bent and the feet resting on the bed.
D) Assist the client to a chair next to the bed and ask the client to cross her legs.