An appropriate procedure to use when moving a patient up in bed is for the nurse to:

A) raise the head of the bed.
B) start by flexing the patient's knees and hips.
C) place a pillow under the patient's shoulders.
D) instruct the patient to inhale and hold still.

Flexing Knees

The act of bending the knees, a movement that can be involved in physical exercises or assessments of joint function.

Patient's Shoulders

The upper joint of each arm connecting to the body at the torso, often utilized as reference points in physical therapy and medical assessments.