For the patient who is standing erect, which of the following indicates correct use of crutches?
A) Axillary padding removed
B) Crutches placed 10-12 inches to either side of each foot
C) Elbow flexion of 60 degrees for the handbar
D) Three finger widths between the axill and axillary piece of the crutch
D) Three finger widths between the axill and axillary piece of the crutch
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