Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 79%
Simulated
A nurse is providing home safety information for an older adult client who uses a cane. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
The correct answer is B: "You should advance your weak leg forward to the cane, then move your strong leg." This is correct because it promotes proper weight distribution and balance while walking with a cane. By advancing the weak leg first, the client can shift weight onto the cane for support before moving the stronger leg, reducing the risk of falls.
A: Incorrect. The cane's height should actually be at the level of the wrist while the arms are at the side, not the hip bone.
C: Incorrect. Advancing the cane too far ahead can lead to overreaching and loss of balance.
D: Incorrect. The cane should be held in the hand opposite to the affected or weaker leg to provide support.
A: Incorrect. The cane's height should actually be at the level of the wrist while the arms are at the side, not the hip bone.
C: Incorrect. Advancing the cane too far ahead can lead to overreaching and loss of balance.
D: Incorrect. The cane should be held in the hand opposite to the affected or weaker leg to provide support.