You are assigned to care for Mr. Scott. When you enter his room, you find that he has fallen and is lying on the bathroom floor. Mr. Scott says that he is not hurt and is embarrassed because he fell. He asks you to help him up and assist him to the chair. You should:
A. assist him to the chair.
B. tell him that you will help him get to bed to rest.
C. explain that you cannot help him up until the nurse checks him.
D. find another assistant to help you lift him off of the floor.
Answer: C
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