Which of the Following Statements Is Appropriate for a Nurse

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is appropriate for a nurse to teach a patient regarding the use of crutches?

• A) "The axillae should support all your body weight."
• B) "Your elbows should be straight when your hands are on the crutch handgrips."
• C) "The distance between the crutch pad and axillae should be three to four finger widths."
• D) "Your elbows should be flexed about 45 degrees when the handgrip position is correct."

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