The nurse is assessing the body alignment of an immobilized client. Which is the best client position for the nurse to obtain an accurate assessment?

A. Prone: Prone positioning limits assessment of spinal curvature, extremity alignment, and body symmetry because the client is lying on the abdomen, which can obscure certain postural deviations. B. Sims: Sims position is primarily used for rectal or vaginal procedures and does not provide a full view of overall body alignment, making it less ideal for assessment purposes. C. Supine: Supine position allows the client to lie flat on the back with the body fully supported. This position provides the best view of the head, neck, spine, shoulders, hips, and extremities for a comprehensive assessment of body alignment. D. Fowlers: Fowlers position elevates the head and torso, which may alter natural spinal alignment and obscure an accurate assessment of posture and symmetry compared with a flat, supine position.