Question

A nurse is evaluating a client's use of a cane. Which of the

following actions should the nurse identify as an indication
of correct use?

Answer 1

To use a cane correctly, hold it on the unaffected side, use four-point gait, and maintain a slight bend in the elbow on the affected side.

Step-by-step explanation:

A nurse should identify the following actions as indications of correct use of a cane:

1. Hold the cane on the unaffected side of the body.
2. Use a gait pattern called four-point gait (move the cane simultaneously with the affected leg).
3. Maintain a slight bend in the elbow on the affected side while walking with the cane.

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