Which of the following is the rationale for assisting the patient to a sitting position and having them remain positioned for a few minutes after the physical examination?
a. Only children and the elderly need help.
b. Patients are tired after examination.
c. Patients may need to recover from potential dizziness.
d. Patients may experience ringing in the ears from lying down.
c
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