You have decided to carry a patient down a flight of stairs using your stair chair. You have a third Emergency Medical Responder on scene. You should direct the additional responder to position him- or herself:
A) above the person at the head, to serve as a spotter.
B) at the base of the stairs to direct the whole operation.
C) below the person carrying the feet, to serve as a spotter.
D) next to the patient to provide comfort and support if needed.
C
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