When educating family members on how to get the patient out of bed to the chair before the patient goes home, the health care team member should take which action first? A. Assess whether the home is free of safety hazards. B. Instruct the family memb

The best first action for the healthcare team member to take is: **A. Assess whether the home is free of safety hazards.** Assessing the home environment for safety hazards is crucial because it ensures that the patient will have a safe transition back home and reduces the risk of falls or injuries during transfers. Once the environment is assessed, the healthcare team can then proceed with instructing and practicing transfer techniques.