When Teaching the Use of a Three-Point Crutch Gait,the Nurse

question 13

Multiple Choice

When teaching the use of a three-point crutch gait,the nurse should instruct the patient to move:

• A)both crutches and the affected leg first,then the stronger leg.
• B)the right crutch,left foot,left crutch,and right foot in sequence.
• C)the left crutch and right foot,then move the right crutch and left foot.
• D)both crutches,then lift and swing the legs forward as far as the crutches.

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