Prior to receiving lumbar epidural anesthesia, the nurse would anticipate placing the laboring patient in which position?

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Sitting on the edge of the bed with the back slightly curved (often referred to as the "C position") and feet placed on a stool or supported by the nurse helps open the spaces between the vertebrae, making it easier to administer the epidural. This position is commonly used and recommended for epidural anesthesia administration in laboring patients.

Prior to Receiving Lumbar Epidural Anesthesia, the Nurse Would Anticipate