A patient has a weak left leg and is learning to use crutches. Which instruction is correct when climbing stairs?
Correct answer: C. Move the strong leg first when going up
- A. Move the weak leg first when going up
- B. Move both crutches after stepping up
- C. Move the strong leg first when going up
- D. Place the crutches several steps below
Explanation
When going up stairs, the strong leg moves first, followed by the weak leg and crutches as appropriate. The commonly remembered principle is up with the good and down with the bad.
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