Which nursing action is correct when performing the straight-leg raising test for an ambulatory patient with back pain?
A) Lift the patient's leg to a 60-degree angle from the bed.
B) Place the patient in the prone position on the exam table.
C) Ask the patient to dangle both legs over the edge of the exam table.
D) Instruct the patient to elevate the legs and tense the abdominal muscles.
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