Before transferring a patient from the bed to a wheelchair, the wheelchair wheels should be:

Before transferring a patient from the bed

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ALeft unlocked so the chair can be adjusted
BRemoved entirely
CTilted backward
DLocked to prevent the chair from rolling

✓ Correct answer: D. Locked to prevent the chair from rolling Locking the wheelchair wheels prevents the chair from rolling away during the transfer, which protects both the patient and the technician from a fall or injury.

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