When preparing to transfer an ambulatory patient from the bed to a wheelchair, how should the chair be positioned?
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A
Directly in front of the patient facing them
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B
At a 45-degree angle to the bed with brakes locked and footrests moved aside
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C
As far from the bed as possible to give the patient room to pivot
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D
Parallel to the bed with brakes unlocked to allow easy adjustment