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The nurse is providing discharge education to a client with a sprained ankle about proper crutch use. Which statement by a client indicates an understanding of the teaching? Answers: A-Da A "The crutches should be placed 12 inches in front of each foot." I will remember to start with my unaffected leg when going up stairs. "The crutch pad should be tight against the axilla." D "When rising from a sitting position, I should not use my crutches.

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          The nurse is providing discharge education to a client with a sprained ankle about proper crutch use. Which statement by a client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Answers: A-Da
A "The crutches should be placed 12 inches in front of each foot."
I will remember to start with my unaffected leg when going up stairs.
"The crutch pad should be tight against the axilla."
D "When rising from a sitting position, I should not use my crutches.

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08/20/2023

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A. "The crutches should be placed 12 inches in front of each foot." - This statement is incorrect because crutches should be placed about 6 inches in front of each foot, not 12 inches. B. "I will remember to start with my unaffected leg when going up stairs." - Show more…

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The nurse is providing discharge education to a client with a sprained ankle about proper crutch use. Which statement by a client indicates an understanding of the teaching? Answers: A-Da A "The crutches should be placed 12 inches in front of each foot." I will remember to start with my unaffected leg when going up stairs. "The crutch pad should be tight against the axilla." D "When rising from a sitting position, I should not use my crutches.