You have been asked to transfer a 52-year-old bilateral leg amputee from the bed to the wheelchair. Which type of assistive device for the sitting transfer would the physical therapist tell you to use?

A. A quad cane
B. A mechanical lift
C. A sliding board
D. A walker


Answer: C

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