Which instruction should the nurse give a patient who uses crutches with a non-weight-bearing order for the right leg?
Correct answer: C. Move both crutches forward before stepping with the left leg
- A. Place the right foot down briefly with each step
- B. Support body weight through the axillae on the crutches
- C. Move both crutches forward before stepping with the left leg
- D. Keep the crutches about 30 centimetres behind the body
Explanation
For non-weight-bearing ambulation, the patient moves both crutches forward, keeps the right leg off the floor, and then steps with the left leg. Weight should be placed through the hands, not the axillae, to prevent nerve and blood vessel compression. The crutch tips should be positioned slightly forward and to the side.
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