If a patient is transferring to the right from a wheelchair to bed,where should the buttocks be positioned before the transfer?
A) In the middle of the wheelchair seat
B) Toward the back of the wheelchair seat, behind the drive wheel
C) To the right side of the wheelchair seat, behind the drive wheel
D) Toward the front of the wheelchair seat, in front of the drive wheel

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Moving forward in the wheelchair seat will allow the patient to transfer across the least distance to the bed.Moreover,ensuring that the patient is positioned in front of the drive wheel will prevent the wheel from hindering the transfer.

If a Patient Is Transferring to the Right from a Wheelchair