The Nurse Is Providing Health Education to a Patient Scheduled

The nurse is providing health education to a patient scheduled for a colonoscopy. The nurse should explain that she will be placed in what position during this diagnostic test?

A) In a knee-chest position (lithotomy position)
B) Lying prone with legs drawn toward the chest
C) Lying on the left side with legs drawn toward the chest
D) In a prone position with two pillows elevating the buttocks