A 77-year-old male who is blind and has a guide dog called 911 for chest pain. On scene you note no immediate life threats and now must move him to the stretcher, located in another room. Which one of the following is most appropriate, given his impairment of sight?
A) Guide and direct him by taking his arm.
B) Allow the guide dog to guide him to the stretcher.
C) Carry him to the stretcher.
D) Assist him to the stretcher with one EMT at either side of him.
C
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