When performing a two-person lift of a patient from a wheelchair,it is important to
A) ask the patient to put his or her arms up over his or her head.
B) lift the patient over the arm rest of the wheelchair.
C) bend over from the back and lift the patient's legs with your partner.
D) lift the patient as a unit,with his or her arms crossed and legs straight.

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Lifting the patient as a unit with his or her arms crossed and legs straight ensures that the patient's weight is evenly distributed between the two lifters, reducing the risk of injury. Asking the patient to put his or her arms up over his or her head or lifting the patient over the arm rest of the wheelchair can cause discomfort or injury to the patient. Bending over from the back and lifting the patient's legs with your partner is also not recommended as it can cause back strain.

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