What is cota to take to set up environment to promote a safe

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Assignment:

An inpatient recently sustained an L4 spinal cord injury (ASIA A). The COTA is providing moderate assistance to the patient to perform a side-scoot transfer from the bed to a wheelchair for a BADL session. In preparation for the transfer, the patient has locked the brakes on the wheelchair and removed the armrest closest to the bed. What additional action is MOST BENEFICIAL for the COTA to take to set up the environment to promote a safe and independent transfer?

A) Place the wheelchair parallel to the bed, with the bed and wheelchair at the same height, and remove both of the leg rests.

B) Place the wheelchair at a 45° angle to the bed, with the bed height slightly lower than the wheelchair height, and position the feet shoulder-width apart.

C) Place the wheelchair at a 90° angle to the bed, lower the bed as close to the floor as possible, and assist the patient to put on non-skid socks.

Reference no: EM133505233

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