When Selecting an Assistive Gait Device, It Is Important to Remember

question 6

Multiple Choice

When selecting an assistive gait device, it is important to remember that the purpose of the device is to minimize the immobilizing effects of a patient's condition. Which statement best summarizes how this selection is made?

• A) The device is chosen based on the amount of weight-bearing it will allow.
• B) The device is chosen based primarily on the physician's orders.
• C) The device is chosen because it provides the least amount of restriction.
• D) The device is chosen based on the patient's size.

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