Which of the Following Represents the Best Safety Instruction for a Patient

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which of the following represents the best safety instruction for a patient who is learning to manage a sideways fall in a wheelchair?

• A) Extend the arm toward the floor in the direction of the fall.
• B) Flex the elbows to allow the arm muscles to absorb some of the impact.
• C) Laterally flex the head away from the ground and tuck the arms close to the chest.
• D) Tuck the chin toward the chest to protect the head.

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