Although all of the following represent poor transfer techniques,which is most likely to result in a shearing injury to the skin of an older adult client?
A) Only one staff member positioning an immobile client
B) Allowing the heels to be dragged as the client is being positioned
C) Failing to lower the head of the bed before moving the client upward
D) Neglecting to use a lift sheet when moving the client to the head of the bed
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