When transferring the patient from the imaging table back to the stretcher for transfer, which of the following should happen first?

put the bed rails up
adjust the height of the stretcher slightly lower than the imaging table
elevate the patient's head
adjust the height of the stretcher slightly higher than the imaging table


adjust the height of the stretcher slightly lower than the imaging table

Rationale: When transferring the patient from the imaging table back to the stretcher, the stretcher should be adjusted slightly lower than the imaging table to help with smooth transfer over.

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