A client asks why a neighbor has a cane that has one tip and the one provided by physical therapy has four tips. What should the nurse respond to this client?
1. "A cane with one tip is more expensive.".
2. "A cane with 4 tips has a better hand grip.".
3. "A cane with one tip has a better hand grip.".
4. "A cane with 4 tips provides more stability.".
Rationale 1: The cost for the cane is not contingent upon the number of tips it has.
Rationale 2: The number of cane tips has nothing to do with the hand grip.
Rationale 3: The number of cane tips has nothing to do with the hand grip.
Rationale 4: A cane with 4 tips or a quad cane has more stability.
Global Rationale: A cane with 4 tips or a quad cane has more stability. The cost for the cane is not contingent upon the number of tips it has. The number of cane tips has nothing to do with the hand grip.
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