You are moving a stable patient down a staircase so you are using a stair chair. It is important to have someone "spot" you by ________ when you are walking backwards down the stairs.

A. placing the stair chair on their back
B. placing a hand on your back to help guide and steady you
C. calling out any tripping hazards you are approaching
D. carrying the other side of the stair chair


Answer: B

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