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    Ati lpn med surg musculoskeletal system test proctored exam

    A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about crutch walking using the swing-through gait. Which of the following statements should the nurse include?

    Explanation & Rationale

    A. In the swing-through gait, the client moves both crutches forward together, then swings both legs past the crutches—this is correct teaching. B. Weight should never be borne on the underarm pads because it can cause nerve damage (brachial plexus injury); weight should be supported by the hands on the handgrips. C. This describes the two-point gait, not the swing-through gait. D. Clients should look ahead, not down at their feet, to maintain balance and prevent falls.

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