The nurse is preparing to place a patient in the prone position.What action should the nurse take during the positioning?

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The nurse places a small pillow under the patient's abdomen when the patient is in the prone position to relieve stress on the lower back.The knees are not elevated with a pillow in the prone position.If excessive pressure on the knees occurs,the entire anterior surface is padded to relieve the pressure,maintain normal body alignment,and prevent hyperextension at the knees.A footboard is used for patients in the supine position to prevent footdrop.The nurse flexes the patient's arms and positions them at the shoulder level.

The Nurse Is Preparing to Place a Patient in the Prone