When navigating a set of steps with a blind patient, you should do all of the following, except:

A) inform the patient as to the number of steps.
B) walk a step ahead of the patient, allowing the patient to hold on to your arm with one hand and the railing with the other hand.
C) walk side by side with the patient on the steps, allowing the patient to hold onto your arm with one hand, freeing the other hand to hold the cane.
D) pause and alert the patient once you have reached the final step.


C

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