The purpose of a patient transfer is to
A) make arrangements for the patient to be moved to another nursing unit.
B) safely move a patient from one area to another.
C) provide for the patient's hospital bill to be deducted from his or her banking institution.
D) make delivery arrangements for the patient's personal belongings.

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Patient transfers typically refer to the physical movement of a patient from one area to another within a hospital or healthcare facility. This may involve moving a patient from their room to a diagnostic test or procedure, or from one nursing unit to another depending on their care needs. The purpose of this transfer is to ensure the patient's safety during the move and to provide continuity of care. The other options listed (arranging for delivery of personal belongings, deducting hospital bills from a bank account) are not typically associated with patient transfers.

The Purpose of a Patient Transfer Is to