When removing a gown from a patient who has a weak or paralyzed arm,
A) ask the nurse to remove the gown, to prevent injury.
B) remove the gown from both arms simultaneously.
C) remove the gown from the strong arm first.
D) remove the gown from the weak arm first.
C
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