A transfer belt is not needed to transfer a resident from the bed to a chair.For the transfer,how should you hold onto the person?
A) Have the person put her arms around your waist.
B) Have the person put her arms around your neck.
C) Place your hands under the person's arms and around her shoulder blades.
D) Hold the person's weak arm while she supports herself with her strong arm.

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Placing your hands under the person's arms and around her shoulder blades will provide the most stability and support during the transfer. It will also protect the person's arms and neck from being strained. Options A and B do not provide enough support and may cause injury to the person or caregiver, and option D may cause uneven weight distribution and result in a fall.

A Transfer Belt Is Not Needed to Transfer a Resident