When assisting a patient to dress in a garment that pulls over the head,
A. put the arms in the garment, then raise the arms and pull the garment over the head.
B. place the garment over the head and quickly pull it down to the neck.
C. instruct the patient to put her hands in the garment and put it on.
D. slip the garment over the head, then reach through the armhole and grasp one hand.
Answer: D
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