You have just helped a patient out of a wheelchair. You now have the patient sitting on the side of the bed. After leaning the patient toward the raised head of the bed, you should
A)
swing the patient's body slowly around and help him/her to lift his/her legs onto the bed.
B)
raise the side rail.
C)
lower the head of the bed.
D)
help the patient move to the center of the bed.
Answer:
A
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