A nurse is preparing to reposition a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?

A. Raising the height of the client’s bed should be done first to ensure proper body mechanics for the nurse and reduce the risk of musculoskeletal injury during repositioning. B. Tightening abdominal muscles helps stabilize the nurse’s core but is performed after proper bed height and positioning are established. C. Placing feet in line with shoulders is part of body mechanics during the move, but it follows ensuring the work surface is at the correct height. D. Pivoting the feet in the direction of the move helps maintain spinal alignment and prevent twisting injuries, but it occurs during the actual repositioning, not as the first step.