You are going to transfer a resident from the wheelchair back to bed. Where should you position the wheelchair?
A) So the person's strong side is near the bed
B) So the person's weak side is near the bed
C) Where it was when the person was transferred from the bed to the wheelchair
D) Wherever the person prefers

Question

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Positioning the wheelchair so the person's strong side is near the bed allows them to use their stronger side for support when being transferred back to bed. This can make the transfer easier and more comfortable for the resident.

You Are Going to Transfer a Resident from the Wheelchair