The Patient Ambulates with Two Axillary Crutches,and the Nurse Notes

question 10

Multiple Choice

The patient ambulates with two axillary crutches,and the nurse notes that the patient's weight is resting on the axilla.Which should the nurse do to prevent patient injury?

• A) Document that the patient is using the crutches properly.
• B) Encourage the patient to minimize the weight on the axilla.
• C) Fit the patient for crutches while he or she wears shoes.
• D) Increase the layer of padding to the top of the crutches.

---

Definitions:

Production Input

Any resource used in the creation of goods or services, such as labor, raw materials, and capital.

Croissants

A type of pastry of Austrian origin, which is made of a layered yeast-leavened dough, known for its crescent shape and flaky texture.

Production Factor

Inputs used in the production of goods or services in order to make an economic profit, including land, labor, capital, and entrepreneurship.

College

An institution of higher education offering undergraduate or graduate degrees.