A nurse is preparing to transfer a client who has left-sided weakness from a sitting position in bed to a chair. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A. The client’s stronger side should be next to the chair for safety and support. Placing the chair on the left side (weaker side) could increase the risk of falls. B. Lock the wheels on the client's bed: Locking the bed wheels is a critical safety measure to prevent movement of the bed during the transfer, reducing the risk of injury to the client and nurse. C. Positioning the chair at 45° to the bed is typically safer for transfers. A 90° angle can make pivoting and standing more difficult for the client. D. While bed height should be appropriate for transfer, it must be adjusted to match the chair height, not simply raised. The priority is safety through immobilizing the bed first.