When transporting a patient in a wheelchair into an elevator, which of the following describes the proper way to transport?
turn the patient around and back into the elevator
turn the patient sideways in the elevator
have the patient roll themselves into the elevator
push the patient into the elevator
turn the patient around and back into the elevator
Rationale: The wheelchair patient should be backed into the elevator so when the doors open, the patient is forward facing.
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