Your patient is a 64-year-old man who had a stroke and has severe right upper-extremity weakness as a result. His right hand has become very edematous. Which of the following is the best position for the patient's right arm to aid in the management of his edema?
A) Across his chest while he is lying on his left side
B) With the hand on a pillow, higher than the heart, while he is supine
C) By his side with his fingers extended and his palm facing up while he is supine
D) With the forearm supported on the armrest while he is sitting in a wheelchair
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