In observing the client walk, the nurse notes that the client has a combination of antalgic gait and lurch. What conclusion can the nurse draw from this information?
A. The client has a back injury.
B. The client has chronic hip pain.
C. The client has an injury to the right leg.
D. The client has an injury from vigorous physical exercise.
B
When a client has chronic hip pain or muscle atrophy from an arthritic disorder, a combination of antalgic gait and lurch is used for locomotion.
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