When transferring a patient from a wheelchair to the table, the wheelchair should be positioned how?

When transferring a patient from a

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AFacing away from the table with brakes off
BSeveral feet from the table for room
CParallel to the table with brakes locked
DPerpendicular with footrests down

✓ Correct answer: C. Parallel to the table with brakes locked The chair is placed parallel to the table with wheels locked and footrests up so the patient pivots safely over the shortest distance.

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