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Average Score: 81%
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The nurse is observing a client who sustained a left ankle sprain ascending the stairs using a modified 3-point gait. The nurse should intervene if the client is observed
Correct answer
D
Rationale
In a modified 3-point gait, the injured leg (left) should not bear weight, and the right crutch with the left leg should not be used alone to advance. The other actions are consistent with proper crutch use.