Your patient is an 80-year-old woman who has just sustained a middle cerebral artery stroke and has been transferred to rehabilitation after a short acute hospital stay. You are going to transfer her from the bed to the wheelchair for the first time. Her left side is affected, with significant arm and leg weakness. Which of the following transfers would you be most likely to choose?

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Given the patient's significant arm and leg weakness on the left side due to a middle cerebral artery stroke, a squat-pivot transfer to her right side would be most appropriate. This method allows the patient to use her stronger side (the right side) to assist in the transfer, reducing the risk of injury and increasing the likelihood of a successful transfer.

Your Patient Is an 80-Year-Old Woman Who Has Just Sustained