When a patient is properly positioned in a wheelchair
A. the hips are positioned at a 90° angle, at the back of the chair.
B. the arms are on the armrests with the shoulders slightly elevated.
C. there should be at least an inch between the backs of the knees and the seat.
D. the inner thighs should be internally rotated to reduce pressure on the buttocks.
Answer: A
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