Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 90%
Simulated
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has crutches regarding the use of the three-point gait. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Bearing weight on the unaffected leg is key to the three-point gait, moving crutches and the affected leg together. Crutch tips should be 15 cm from feet, at hip level, with bent arms.