The nurse is teaching a client on the use of a cane. What should the nurse include in this teaching?
1. Hold the cane on the weaker side of the body.
2. Move the cane forward while the body weight is between both legs.
3. The length of the cane should permit the elbow to be fully extended.
4. Move the weaker leg forward while the weight is between the cane and the stronger leg.
5. Move the stronger leg forward while the weight is between the cane and the weaker leg.
Correct Answer: 2, 4, 5
Rationale 1: The can should be held on the stronger side of the body to provide maximum support and appropriate body alignment while walking.
Rationale 2: The cane should be moved forward while the body weight is borne by both legs.
Rationale 3: The length should permit the elbow to be slightly flexed.
Rationale 4: The weaker leg is moved forward while the weight is borne by the cane and stronger leg.
Rationale 5: The stronger leg is moved forward while the weight is borne by the cane and weak leg.
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