The nurse teaches the caregiver to maintain the patient's safety when transferring to a chair. Which teaching should the nurse include to address the weakness of the patient's right side?
a. Place the chair to the patient's right side after sitting the patient on the edge of the bed.
b. Place the chair to the patient's left side after sitting the patient on the edge of the bed.
c. Place the chair wherever the patient wants it after sitting the patient on the edge of the bed.
d. Place the chair wherever the caregiver wants it after sitting the patient on the edge of the bed.
B
The nurse instructs the caregiver to place the chair on the patient's strong side for safety and support.
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