A Client Who Will Be Going Home Will Need to Use

question 22

Multiple Choice

A client who will be going home will need to use crutches for ambulation.Following teaching,the nurse notes that the client complains of pain under his arms.How much room should be between the crutch pad and client's axilla?

• A) Axilla should lightly touch the crutch pad
• B) 1 to 2 finger widths from the axilla
• C) 3 to 4 finger widths from the axilla
• D) 4 to 5 finger widths from the axilla

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Definitions:

SiO Content

Refers to the concentration of Silicon Dioxide, a common compound found in the Earth's crust, often significant in determining the composition of rocks and soils.

Mafic Minerals

Dark-colored minerals that are rich in magnesium and iron, typically found in basalt and other mafic rocks.

Quartz

A hard, crystalline mineral composed of silicon and oxygen atoms, used in making jewelry, electronics, and optical devices.

Potassium Feldspar

A group of aluminum silicate minerals that contain potassium, commonly found in igneous and metamorphic rocks.