A client recovering at home following a left total knee replacement 7 days ago is using a cane to go up and down the stairs under the supervision of the home health nurse. Which client action indicates a need for reinforcement of teaching?

C Leads with left leg, follows next with cane, and finally right leg when going up the stairs A Faces forward when going up and down the stairs D Places full weight on left leg when going down the stairs B Holds the cane with the right hand