A Patient with a Herniated Intravertebral Disk Undergoes a Laminectomy

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

A) instructing the patient to move the legs before turning the rest of the body.
B) having the patient turn by grasping the side rails and pulling the shoulders over.
C) placing a pillow between the patient's legs and turning the entire body as a unit.
D) turning the patient's head and shoulders first, followed by the hips, legs, and feet.