You are ambulating a patient who begins to fall to the floor. You should
A) grab the patient securely under the arms and lift up.
B) keep your back straight and ease the patient to the floor.
C) hold the patient up by the waist until another assistant brings a wheelchair.
D) stay out of the way so the patient does not fall over you.
B
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