The Patient Has Been Using Crutches for the Past 2

question 7

Multiple Choice

The patient has been using crutches for the past 2 weeks.When she comes for her follow-up examination,she complains of tingling and numbness in her hands and upper torso.Possible causes of these symptoms are:

• A)the patient's elbows are flexed 15 to 30 degrees when using the crutches.
• B)crutch pad is approximately 2 inches below the patient's axilla.
• C)patient holds the cane 4 to 6 inches to the side of her foot.
• D)handgrip does not allow for elbow flexion.

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