A patient undergoing a laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication procedure will be positioned in both high and low lithotomy during the procedure.After the patient is repositioned into low lithotomy,the perioperative nurse should:
A) position the patient back in supine before repositioning in low lithotomy.
B) reposition as quickly as possible to avoid pressure latency.
C) reprep and redrape after repositioning.
D) reassess the patient for body alignment, tissue integrity, and pressure areas.
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