Which of the Following Observations Made by the Nurse Who

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which of the following observations made by the nurse who is evaluating the crutch-walking technique of a patient who is to have no weight bearing on the right leg indicates that the patient can safely ambulate independently?

• A) The patient keeps the padded area of the crutch firmly in the axillary area when ambulating.
• B) The patient advances the right leg and both crutches together and then advances the left leg.
• C) The patient moves the left crutch with the left leg and then the right crutch with the right leg.
• D) The patient uses the bedside chair to assist in balance as needed when ambulating in the room.

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