[Expert Solution]: Chris is a 79 -year old female admitted to an…

Chris is a 79 -year old female admitted to an acute medical ward following 2 weeks of bed rest due to dehydration and generalized weakness. The left leg is weaker than the right. Chris also complained of left hip discomfort that the PT assessed may be due to prolonged bed rest. You have been assigned by both the PT and OT to transfer Chris from the bed to the wheelchair today to start increasing her tolerance to the upright position using a stand step transfer with moderate assistance