Your patient is a 57-year-old man who has just had undergone surgical revision of total right hip arthroplasty and is able to comply with his right lower-extremity 30-lb. weight-bearing restriction. Which of the following is the best instruction for a sit-to-stand transfer with his walker?

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The patient should extend his right knee and keep the foot in front of the body while rising to a standing position. This will allow him to comply with his weight-bearing restriction on the right lower extremity and avoid putting too much weight on the joint while standing up. Additionally, the use of a walker can assist with stability during the transfer.

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