When you are making a patient's bed, the corner of the top sheet accidentally touches the floor. You should
A. remove the sheet and place it in the soiled linen hamper.
B. tuck the corner under the mattress so it does not contact the patient.
C. place the part that touched the floor at the foot of the bed and continue making the bed.
D. use the sheet that touched the floor on the bottom and get a clean top sheet.
Answer: A
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