In standing from a seated position,how should the patient's feet be positioned if one is significantly weaker than the other?
A) With the stronger foot posterior to the weaker foot
B) With the weaker foot posterior to the stronger foot
C) They should be positioned level with each other, less than a shoulder width apart
D) They should be positioned level with each other, more than a shoulder width apart

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The patient should position the feet about a shoulder width apart with the stronger foot posterior to the weaker or most affected foot.This position allows the stronger lower extremity to raise the body most effectively.

In Standing from a Seated Position,how Should the Patient's Feet