Before transport to the pacu, which of the following should the surgical technologist do to assist the surgical team with patient transfer?
a. guide and direct from the patient's head to protect the airway and maintain body alignment
b. transfer drainage tubes and other attached equipment first, and then move the patient
c. initiate the log roll by pushing the transfer board underneath the patient.
d. make sure the brake and steering components are in a neutral position.

Mrs. h, age 42 years, is experiencing severe rheumatoid arthritis in her wrists, fingers, and knees. the joints are quite inflamed, red, and swollen. she is sitting rigidly in a chair and refuses to put on a sweater, even though she is shivering, or let anyone touch her arms. she has been prescribed an analgesic and an anti-inflammatory drug, but her dose is not due for another hour. she is feeling nauseated, so she has not eaten for the past 8 hours. based on patient history and the signs and symptoms, discuss how the effects of pain are exacerbating her condition.