On scene, you must lead a patient's visually impaired wife from the house to the ambulance. This is best accomplished by:

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By placing the visually impaired patient's wife's hand on your shoulder, you are able to provide physical guidance and support as you lead her from the house to the ambulance. This is a safer option than verbally instructing her past obstacles or assuming a risk of injury by physically carrying her. Placing her hand on the stretcher may not provide enough guidance and may result in her losing her balance or tripping, whereas the shoulder provides more stability.

On Scene, You Must Lead a Patient's Visually Impaired Wife