You are caring for a young male patient who has overdosed on an unknown medication and has a decreased level of consciousness. When positioning the patient on the stretcher, which instructions will you give to the Emergency Medical Responders assisting you?
A) "When you put him on the stretcher, elevate his head and chest."
B) "He will need to be positioned flat on his back when on the stretcher."
C) "Place him in a supine position and then carefully elevate his feet."
D) "When you move him to the stretcher, put him on his left side."
D) "When you move him to the stretcher, put him on his left side."
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