A large female patient has fallen in a parking lot between two cars. She must be moved on the backboard to the waiting stretcher, which is located approximately 200 feet from your location. Four rescuers are present. How would they best be used to promote the safest movement of the patient?
A) One at the head, two at the feet, and the fourth to act as a spotter during the move
B) The strongest person at the head, and the other three at the foot end
C) Two at the head, two at the feet, with all rescuers using their right hand to carry the backboard
D) One at the head, one at the feet, and the other two on opposite sides on the backboard
D) One at the head, one at the feet, and the other two on opposite sides on the backboard
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