The Most Appropriate Instruction for a Client Requiring the Use

question 12

Multiple Choice

The most appropriate instruction for a client requiring the use of a cane should be to

• A)Hold the cane on the weak side of the body.
• B)Place the cane directly in line with the foot when beginning to ambulate.
• C)Move the unaffected leg forward and then move the cane.
• D)Move the cane forward and then move the affected leg.

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