You need to perform an ECG on a patient who weighs 285 pounds. The patient is brought into the room in a wheelchair and informs you that she cannot move to the ECG table without assistance. You do not have the strength to lift the patient onto the table. What should you do?
A) Politely explain to the patient that unless she can move to the table, you cannot perform the ECG
B) Ask a coworker to assist you in moving the patient
C) Perform the ECG on the patient without moving her from the wheelchair
D) Inform your supervisor that you cannot perform the ECG
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