When transferring a patient from a wheelchair to a radiographic table,
A)position the wheelchair at a 90-degree angle to the table.
B)allow the patient to help with the transfer if it is safe and he or she is capable of doing so.
C)do not let the patient do any weight-bearing movements.
D)break the transfer into a series of simultaneous movements and commands.

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Some patients have the ability to transfer from a wheelchair to a table on their own.Position the wheelchair at a 45-degree angle to the table.Talk to the patient before he or she moves to determine how much,if any,assistance is required.Divide the transfer into single-step components and talk the patient through each step.

When Transferring a Patient from a Wheelchair to a Radiographic