Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 76%
Simulated
The client uses a walker to ambulate with partial weight-bearing after foot surgery. What should the nurse observe when this client is using the walker correctly?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
A: Elbows at 30 degrees indicate proper walker height. B: Bending over risks poor posture and falls. C: Lifting the walker prevents partial weight-bearing. D: Four-wheeled walkers are unsuitable for partial weight-bearing.