A 56-year-old female is found supine in a narrow hallway of her mobile home. She complains of severe weakness and dizziness, and states that she is unable to walk. There is no evidence of trauma and the patient states that she did not fall. How should you and your partner move this patient to a more spacious area?
A. extremity lift
B. emergency move
C. direct carry
D. scoop stretcher
Answer: A. extremity lift
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