What Distance Is Used to Determine Proper Wheelchair Seat Width

question 18

Multiple Choice

What distance is used to determine proper wheelchair seat width?

• A) The distance between the most lateral aspects of the user's buttocks, plus 4 inches
• B) The distance between the most lateral aspects of the user's buttocks, plus 1.5 inches
• C) The distance between the most lateral aspects of the user's buttocks
• D) The distance between the most lateral aspects of the user's buttocks, minus 2 inches

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