The Nurse Is Aware That Which Client Would Best Be

question 21

Multiple Choice

The nurse is aware that which client would best be able to handle a three-point gait using crutches?

• A)A 76-year-old client who complains of pain in both knees.
• B)A 25-year-old client with a broken right ankle.
• C)A 19-year-old client with a broken right tibia and a sprained left foot.
• D)A 55-year-old client with a fractured left patella and a right foot laceration.

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