Which of the following statements regarding patient weight distribution is correct?
A. The EMT at the patient's head will bear the least amount of weight.
B. The majority of a horizontal patient's weight is in the torso.
C. A semi-sitting patient's weight is equally distributed on both ends.
D. Most of the patient's weight rests on the foot end of the stretcher.
Answer: B. The majority of a horizontal patient's weight is in the torso.
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