The Nurse Teaches a Patient Who Is Alert and Oriented

question 1

Multiple Choice

The nurse teaches a patient who is alert and oriented to use a cane for left leg weakness.Which does the nurse include in patient teaching?

• A) Use a firm grip to grasp the cane with the right hand.
• B) Place the cane about 30.5 cm (12 inches) in front of the right leg.
• C) Distribute weight evenly between the cane and the left leg.
• D) Move the right leg forward first, the cane next, and left leg last.

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