ATI RN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Updated Proctored Exam
A nurse is providing teaching about the use of crutches using a three-point gait to a client who has a tibia fracture. Which of the following actions by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Explanation & Rationale
A. When using crutches, the client should position both hands on the grips with the elbows slightly flexed for proper support and balance. B. In the three-point gait, the crutches and the injured leg move together, followed by the uninjured leg. The stronger leg does not move first. C. The client should not lean on the axillary crutch pads as it can cause nerve damage. Body weight should be supported through the hands and arms. D. When going up stairs, the uninjured leg should move first, followed by the crutches and the affected leg.
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