You have an obese patient who cannot walk and must be carried down several flights of stairs. You are worried that you are not strong enough but you know your partner is very strong. Which of the following statements indicates the BEST way to safely move this patient without risking injury to you or your partner?
A) "When we move him, let's go slowly down the stairs."
B) "As long as I lean backward when moving him, we should be okay."
C) "To be safe, let's move him quickly and one step at a time."
D) "We will have to call for assistance to move him from his house."
Answer: D
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