The nurse is assessing a client's gait. Which of the following is a part of this assessment? (Select all that apply.)
1. The foot location during midstance
2. The way the client pushes off from the ball of the foot
3. The rate and rhythm of acceleration
4. Alignment of the head
5. Gap between the legs
6. Breathing pattern
1, 2, 3, 4, 5
The gait has two phases: stance and swing. The nurse should assess the client's foot location during midstance, the way the client pushes off from the ball of the foot, and the rate and rhythm of acceleration. The nurse should also assess the client's head alignment during walking and the gap between the legs. The client's breathing pattern is not assessed during the assessment of gait.
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