A client who has left hemiparesis as a result of stroke is getting out of bed to the chair for the first time. The nurse should position the chair
a. at a right angle to the client's left side.
b. at a right angle to the client's right side.
c. facing away from the side of the bed.
d. facing the side of the bed but within 1 foot.
B
It is safest to have the client pivot on the unaffected side. Therefore position the chair at a right angle to the unaffected side.
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