A nurse is preparing to reposition a client towards the head of the bed. In which of the following positions should the nurse place the client before repositioning them to the head of the bed?

A. The client lies on their abdomen in the prone position, which does not allow safe repositioning toward the head of the bed. This position limits access and increases risk of injury during movement. B. Placing the client in the supine position (lying flat on their back) provides proper alignment, stability, and access for safely moving the client toward the head of the bed. It allows the nurse to use proper body mechanics and reduce friction or shear. C. In High-Fowler (sitting upright at ~90°), repositioning toward the head of the bed is difficult and unsafe because the client’s weight is partially upright, making sliding risky. D. The lateral position (lying on the side) is used for turning or side transfers, not for sliding a client toward the head of the bed.