Pn fundamentals 2023
Pn fundamentals 2023 ( 55 Questions)
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?
In the three-point gait, weight is borne on the unaffected leg while the client moves the crutches and the affected leg together.
Crutches should be positioned a few inches in front and to the side of each foot to maintain balance and prevent falls.
Holding the arms straight can cause strain; a slight bend at the elbows is ideal.
Crutches should not be at the axillae level to prevent nerve damage. There should be a 1–2 inch gap below the armpit.
A. In the three-point gait, weight is borne on the unaffected leg while the client moves the crutches and the affected leg together.
B. Crutches should be positioned a few inches in front and to the side of each foot to maintain balance and prevent falls.
C. Holding the arms straight can cause strain; a slight bend at the elbows is ideal.
D. Crutches should not be at the axillae level to prevent nerve damage. There should be a 1–2 inch gap below the armpit.