You must transfer an alert patient to the MRI department on a stretcher. The patient does not have a physician's order for side rails when in bed. You should
A. leave the side rails down on the stretcher.
B. fasten the seat belt on the stretcher only.
C. fasten the seat belt and raise the side rails.
D. ask the nurse to call for physician clarification.
Answer: C
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