The nurse is assisting the patient who is recovering from an acute stroke and has right-side hemiplegia to transfer from the bed to the wheelchair. Which action by the nurse is appropriate?

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Placing the wheelchair on the patient's left side will allow the patient to use the left hand to grasp the left arm of the chair to transfer. If the chair is placed on the patient's right side or in front of the patient, it will be awkward to use the strong arm, and the patient will be at increased risk for a fall. Because the patient has hemiplegia, it is not appropriate to place the chair where the patient will need to walk to it.

The Nurse Is Assisting the Patient Who Is Recovering from an Acute