When preparing to transfer a patient who is paralyzed from the bed to the chair, position the chair
A. on the patient's strongest side.
B. on the patient's weakest side.
C. so that it is facing the side of the bed.
D. in vertical alignment at the foot of the bed.
Answer: A
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