A male client has right-sided hemiplegia following a left cerebrovascular accident (CVA). His sitting balance has improved, and he is now able to sit in a wheelchair. To assist the client in transferring from the bed to a wheelchair, which action should the nurse take?

A. Place the wheelchair on the client's left side is the most appropriate action. Since the client has right-sided hemiplegia, the nurse should place the wheelchair on the client's left side to allow for easier transfer. The left side is the stronger side, and the client will be able to use this side to assist with the transfer. B. Instruct the client to take slow, deep breaths while transferring may help with relaxation, but it is not the priority in this scenario. The focus should be on positioning and safety during the transfer. C. Instruct the client to look at his feet is not advisable because it may disrupt the client's balance or lead to a fall. The client should focus on using the stronger side to assist with the transfer. D. Have the client put both arms around the nurse's neck for support is not safe and could cause strain or injury to both the client and the nurse. The client should be instructed to use proper body mechanics and rely on the nurse for support during the transfer, but not in a way that could lead to injury.