The nurse is attempting to place a urinary catheter for an older adult female patient.The nurse is unable to visualize the patient's urinary meatus.Which alternate position for catheterization may be appropriate for this patient?
A) Side-lying,lifting up the buttock
B) Supine,with the HOB elevated at 30°
C) Supine,with the head of bed (HOB) elevated at 45°
D) Supine,with the bed flat,legs bent and apart in stirrups
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