An obese patient cannot ambulate and must be carried down several flights of stairs. Carrying the patient alone exceeds your physical capabilities; however, your partner is very strong and physically fit. Which statement, made by you, indicates the best means to safely lift and move the patient as well as minimize the likelihood of either of you suffering an injury?

A) "When we move him, let's go slowly down the stairs."
B) "As long as I lean backward when moving him, we will be okay."
C) "When we go down the steps, you take the 'head' end and I'll carry the legs and go down the steps first."
D) "We must call for assistance to get the patient from this location."

D) "We must call for assistance to get the patient from this location."