A client needs an abduction pillow placed. How should the practical nurse (PN) position the client prior to placing the pillow?

A: The legs are already in adduction (crossing the midline) and flexion, which are movements that are contraindicated after hip surgery and could cause dislocation. B: The legs are straight but the feet are externally rotated, which is a movement that needs to be prevented and is not the ideal neutral position for placement. C. To place an abduction pillow, the PN should have the client lie flat on their back with legs straight and parallel and slightly apart. Afterward, the pillow is positioned between the legs to maintain hip alignment.