When Guarding a Patient on Steps, Which of the Following

question 4

Multiple Choice

When guarding a patient on steps, which of the following statements is true?

• A) Always guard the patient on the weaker side while ascending and descending the stairs.
• B) Always stand behind the patient while descending the stairs.
• C) Always stand between the patient and the direction in which the patient is most likely to fall.
• D) Always stand in front of the patient while ascending stairs.

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