The nurse is instructing a client on walking with crutches using a three-point gait. Which instruction is correct?
a. Move the right crutch forward, then the left foot, followed by the left crutch, and finally the right foot.
b. Move the right crutch and the left foot forward together and then the left crutch and the right foot forward together.
c. Move the crutches and weak leg forward together, then move the weight-bearing leg forward.
d. Move the crutches forward, then swing the legs forward together.
ANS: C
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