Which instruction should the nurse give an adult patient in crutch walking?
A) Wear shoes.
B) Partially bear weight on the injured foot.
C) Support weight on the axilla pieces of the crutches.
D) Have the crutches at level with the axilla.
Ans: A
Feedback: When instructing the patient how to use crutches for the first time, the patient should be wearing sturdy, well-fitting shoes. The nurse should then plan to instruct the patient to support his or her weight on the hand pieces of the crutches to prevent injury to the brachial plexus nerves. The patient should rest when fatigue occurs.
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