Your Patient Is an 88-Year-Old Man Who Underwent Left Total

Your patient is an 88-year-old man who underwent left total hip arthroplasty (using a posterior approach) 3 weeks ago because of severe joint degeneration. After his surgery he developed pneumonia. He is recovering and does not have weight-bearing restrictions, but he continues to demonstrate generalized weakness. You are going to transfer him from the bed to a bedside chair using a total body lift. Which of the following is the best method for positioning the lift sling underneath him?

A) Ask the patient to use both legs to bridge the hips with assistance as necessary while you slide the sling under him.
B) Ask the patient to lean forward into long-sitting and then place the sling behind his back.
C) Ask the patient to roll onto his left side, place the sling under his hips, and have him roll back into supine.
D) Ask the patient to roll onto his right side, place the sling under his hips, and have him roll back into supine.