The nurse fits crutches correctly when
a. the crutch pad is one inch below the axilla
b. the handgrip is adjusted to allow the patient to have elbows bent at 30 degrees
c. the crutches force the patient to stand upright
d. the handgrip is adjusted to allow the patient to have elbows nearly straight
B
The crutch pad should fit 1 1/2 to 2 inches below the axilla. The hand grip should be adjusted to allow for the patient to have elbows bent at 30 degree flexion. Crutches are used to increase patient mobility.
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