Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 62%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A nurse at an extended-care facility is instructing a class of assistive personnel (AP) about the use of assistive devices during client ambulationA nurse at an extended-care facility is instructing a class of assistive personnel (AP) about the use of assistive devices during client ambulation. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include about assisting clients who use a cane?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
When the client moves, he should move the cane forward first to provide stability and support for the next step.