An urgent move is indicated when the patient's condition is declining.

• A. The patient is in a stable condition
• B. The patient's condition is declining
• C. The patient is conscious and alert
• D. The patient has minor injuries

Answer: (B)

When a patient’s condition is worsening, time becomes a critical factor in providing life-saving care. An urgent move is used to expedite transport or rapid access to definitive care to prevent further deterioration. If the patient is declining, delaying the move could allow the situation to worsen, so moving quickly is indicated to improve the chances of a positive outcome and to begin necessary interventions sooner en route or at a receiving facility.

In contrast, a patient who is stable, or one who is conscious and alert with minor injuries, does not require the expedited action implied by an urgent move; those scenarios can often be managed with a non-urgent transfer where time pressure is less critical.