After gently pushing on a patient's sternum in standing,the therapist observes the patient shifting her center of mass forward at the ankles.How would the therapist document this finding?
A) The patient demonstrates normal postural sway with gentle perturbations in standing.
B) The patient has good standing balance after perturbations.
C) The patient demonstrates an ankle strategy with gentle perturbations in standing.
D) The patient is able to maintain balance in standing with gentle perturbations.
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