The nurse is going to conduct a physical assessment on a patient who is on bed rest. The best position for the nurse to begin the head to toe assessment would be to:
A) Stand on the right side of the bed.
B) Stand on the left side of the bed.
C) Stand at the head of the bed.
D) Stand at the foot of the bed.
A
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