A Patient with a Herniated Intravertebral Disk Undergoes a Laminectomy

A patient with a herniated intravertebral disk undergoes a laminectomy and diskectomy. Following the surgery, the nurse should position the patient on the side by

A) elevating the head of the bed 30 degrees and having the patient extend the legs while turning to the side.
B) turning the patient's head and shoulders and then the hips, keeping the patient centered in the bed.
C) having the patient turn by grasping the side rails and pulling the shoulders over.
D) placing a pillow between the patient's legs and turning the entire body as a unit.